The top shelf is the bane of every child’s existence. It’s the place where Mom placed the cookie jar, and the only way to reach it is with her hidden stepping stool. While we may not be cookie-hunting kiddos anymore, a good stepping stool can still be just as helpful for more productive purposes. The added height can make it so much easier to replace an old light bulb or to reach the bikes hanging from the ceiling in the garage. With so many variations and construction types, whittling options down to a manageable level can be surprisingly difficult. Plastic, metal, or wood? One step, two steps, or three? Luckily, we’ve the legwork and feel confident these stepping stools will meet just about any need imaginable.