Abstract: A holder for paper rolls includes a base with a plate having a receiver and a stem for extending through the base plate receiver. The stem is releasably retained in the base plate receiver by an annular snap ring in the base plate receiver engaging an annular groove in the stem. A mounting system for mounting the base on a structure includes either screw anchors and screws or an adhesive fastener such as two-sided tape.

Abstract: The present invention is an adjustable step stool. The step stool comprises a telescopic body which vertically expands and contracts through the actuation of a scissor assembly disposed therein. The scissor assembly includes a plurality of knee brackets pivotally joining a pair of cross bars and screw blocks. A threaded actuating rod is journaled through one screw block and is threaded through the other screw block. As the rod is rotated, the screw blocks either converge or diverge from one another acting on the knee brackets which, in turn, cause the cross bars to raise or lower, respectively. The rod is driven by an electric motor. The motor is made operable to raise and lower the step stool through the control of a pair of switches. For hands-free, relatively effortless control of the step stool, the switches are disposed beneath yet accessible through an anti-slip mat positioned on the upper surface of the top section.