Suzie, you sound female. Not judging just assuming by your name. This vacuum has awesome suction no doubt. Problem is the weight. It's gotta be over 20 lbs. I have a 2 story home. My wife will vacuum the floor that the vacuum is on and I gotta bring it up/down stairs and do the other level. If you're a trooper, get it! Or if you want a guy in the house to help out more, get it.