World's most useful step stool

Made by Flambeau in good old Middlefield, Ohio, it's called "Stand 'N Store."

It's a heavy-duty plastic object with four legs, but so much more.

Let us examine it in detail:

• Doubles as a seat, with a nice flat top measuring 19.5" x 12"

• Bottom dimensions 21.5" x 15"

• Seat is 13.25" high

• Recessed handle in the top for easy carrying

• Supports 300 pounds

• Waterproof because it's plastic

• Locking hinged top which opens to reveal a large protected storage space measuring 15.5" x 9" x 7.5" (1,046 cubic inches)

• Removable lift-out tray measuring 14" x 8" x 1.75"

Excellent for parades, games, picnics, changing light bulbs, etc.

Store food, rain gear, radios, books, etc. inside

$18.59 here, but they don't specify the color.

$20.18 here in green.

$24.99 here (the manufacturer's store) in red or green.