we have have this sweeper for about 3.5 month . it do a very good job at cleaning but there be no place to pick it up except for the top of the handle . it be bulky and very difficult to use if you have to lift it up like on a stair . to carry it up and down stair , I lift at the top of the handle and then at the roller bar . ridiculous engineering . I would not recommend this product unless you live in a ranch and will not have to lift the product .