Have used this step stool only once for putting up rods and curtains. Seems sturdy enough. The steps are fairly generous in area and they are off set enough(although not as much as a prior step stool that I am replacing) so that I feel secure. The locking mechanism is nice, but it might be nice to also have it lock in place while folded. It remains to be seen how well this step stool will wear.Pros: Load capacity, generous step areaCons: None so far