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. Need to get something from a high cupboard? Then a step stool will do. If you need a ladder for more reach, you need a folding step ladder, to dust the chandelier, for example. If you need to paint near the ceiling of fix up the house from a height, then you might need platform ladders. Combination ladders are more versatile - it can be used as a step ladder, an extension ladder, and a stairway ladder.