Step Ladders have become sturdy enough and small enough for them to be a household mainstay. Many tasks at home require one to use step stools and step ladders. Step stools are good for getting things down from high cupboards, dusting the top of the fridge, and hanging pictures in room with ceilings of normal height. If you need a ladder for more reach, you need a folding step ladder, to dust the chandelier, for example. Platform ladders are used when you need to do some extended work from a height, like ceiling painting. There are even ladders that can serve multiple functions. These combination ladders can be used a step ladder and a stairway ladder.