3 Step Ladder

I waited a long time before ordering this ladder and looked at many options. But I’m so glad I got this one because it is sturdy and stable. It was easy to put together and the steps fold up for easy storage in the garage. There is some assembly required. The handle on the top and the rails on the sides have to be attached with bolts and nuts, but they are included, as well as the tools to do it with. By the way, the side rails do not fold in. Be aware of that if you need to store it in a narrow space.

Every once in a great while I find a product on Amazon that truly does make my life easier and proves to be a great value. This 3-step ladder is one of those amazing buys. I have tinnitus, which sometimes causes a bit of an inner-ear imbalance problem. I don't get dizzy, but I sometimes do a feel a bit unsteady on my feet, especially if I'm standing on something other than solid ground. Consequently, I don't feel very stable using a simple 2-step folding step stool I have had for years. But I'm petite (only 5'1"), so using a step ladder is an absolute necessity around the house. I was recently working on a project for which I needed a bit more height but I was nervous about feeling unsteady on a higher ladder. I saw this ladder and it seemed to be the answer to my worries, so I ordered it. I am happy to say it lived up to all its claims. It was extremely easy to assemble (I am FAR from "handy" so if I could put it together, anyone can) and pretty lightweight. It easily folds and hangs out of the way on a hook in my garage when I'm not using it. Having the padded side rails made all the difference!! I felt very secure even when standing on the very top step. It felt very stable and was easy to set up, move to different spots, fold closed, carry, and put away. I also liked the tool bag that was included. The bag meant I could stash the items I was hanging within reach so I didn't have to keep climbing up and down. Some people have complained that the ladder is pretty narrow nd therefore difficult to fit your body in between. I can see that possibly being the case. I'm small and weigh about 130 pounds and wear single-digit sizes, so for me the width was more than enough, but a large person might have difficulty with this ladder.

I am 74 years old and was able to put this 3-step ladder together myself. However, it would have been easier with 2 people. The directions were clear and simplified. I wondered why the company did not include a flat wrench like so many other products needing assembling. Luckily I had saved one from a previous order that fit the bolt and made the assembly much easier. I am able to lift and carry the ladder although it is not lightweight. It's very sturdy. It is easy to fold up for storage and unfold when needed. I used it to change a light bulb in the bathroom and felt secure and safe -- the handles give one extra balance.

I am very short and very fat. Step stools and ladders often don't work for me because I'm heavier than most weight limits. I am perfectly able to use a ladder if one exists that can accommodate my body, and would really like to have that option. I was looking for something that would support my weight. This apparently does, although I wish it felt more solid under me. I don't feel comfortable with the noticeable sink that happens when I step on each step, but it did support me on the second step and I trusted it because the alternative was to continue with no kitchen light during this pandemic or let some potentially-infectious person in to change the bulb. No on both fronts (fat people are definitely not going to win in a points-based system of rationing ventilators, regardless of the actual science, so my fat body stays inside away from other humans for the next many months, tyvm), so option three, pray the weight limit is true, was the best choice. It held my weight and I was able to change the light. However. While the ladder certainly has *deep* platforms, it is not *wide*. So it's probably good for, say, a man with narrower hips and legs but broad and heavy up top, but it is not that great for a short, fat woman with big legs/hips. (Or a person of whatever gender with those respective body shapes, you get the idea). It was awkward due to the narrowness, and I did not attach the side safety rails at all because I could not have used it with them installed. I felt okay without the safety rails; the top one was enough to hold onto and feel secure while standing and the sides were fine to hold onto while climbing up. I'm quite sure the intended user of this ladder is a mid-sized husky man with big feet, skinny legs, and a lot of heavy tools. It worked - but wasn't comfy - without the handrails for me, but if you're a fellow fat person, be aware that it's not made for round people, no matter how cute we are.

Great item , as described , Seller shipped quickly.

keeps me and my personal assistant off those chairs , reaching

We have vaulted ceilings, so many of the cabinets are high up. This step-stool replaced a smaller two-step stool that was not something people over fifty should be on. This new stool was easy to put together ( handles only!), very comfortable to grip as you step up and relatively sturdy. It i heavier than a smaller stool, but that weight adds to the stability of it. I would recommend this to any senior who needs to reach higher items at home; much safer than a chair or two-step. If we didn't have the vaulted ceilings, the handled three-step would have been fine, and lighter; regardless we love this "safe" step stool. Would buy again.

Ladder was OK but found it too tall for my pantry.