Every home needs a stepladder.  They're versatile, useful and easy to store for quick access when they're needed.  Whether you're changing a light bulb, hanging curtains or sorting through high up cupboards, a stepladder is the homeowner's best friend.  So with that in mind here's our top pick of our stepladders for different purposes.

For a useful, handy set of kitchen steps you can't beat the three tread step stool from Drabest.  These sturdy steps have deep treads for easy, comfortable use, and a tall handle for added stability.  They're only 150cm tall when closed, enabling them to be slipped between units or next to white goods, and they can even be stored behind a door or hung on a hook out of the way.  These are budget friendly at £46 and will be your go-to equipment for those odd jobs around the home.  Order now and you'll be using these to hang your Christmas decorations with ease.  There is a 2 tread version available, but for £5 more the three tread option will serve you well for any in-home job.

Keen DIYers and those who have a garden with features that need maintenance should look at our Premier XL stepladders from T B Davies.  These are available with 3 to 7 treads, all of which feature a larger platform at the top and deep treads for comfortable use for long periods of time.  There are separate handrails for extra security when climbing, and a tool tray built into the top handle, to enable you to work safely with everything you need to hand.  The three tread model is more expensive than the Drabest version, but if you're serious about your home improvements and maintenance we think it's worth spending the extra money on a stepladder that has been designed for long periods of use – the deep treads, extra handrails and tool tray are features which make these ladders perfect for the DIY enthusiast, both indoor and out.

People who use ladders on a more regular basis, perhaps for a full on house renovation or professional use, should consider the LFI Professional stepladder range which is built for the construction trade.  The extra sturdiness means these ladders last a long time and they'll stand up well to the rigours of a building site.  These stepladders have a 10 year warranty which means you can buy with confidence, and trust that a stepladder from the LFI range will serve you well for many DIY projects or your professional use.

If you're looking for a garden step ladder, we think the Henchman range is one of the best designed with a wide range of options.  These step ladders have been designed to be used on grass and other soft surfaces.  They have height adjustable legs meaning they can cope easily with different heights of terrain, making them ideal for use across slopes and low feature walls.  Garden stepladders are a must for maintaining tall privacy hedges and other topiary, and the tripod options mean you can also use these for pruning fruit trees and standalone tall shrubs.

There are so many types of step ladder available, and they all have their strengths and weaknesses that make them perfectly suited to specific tasks.  The choice you make depends on what you need the ladder for, and how often you're going to use it.  We think if you intend to use the ladder on a regular basis, then it's worth investing a little more in a ladder that can make your life easier.  With the range here at Midland Ladders you'll be sure to find the ideal ladder for you.