Kenmore Progressive Canister Vacuum with Variable Power, Orange —
I've had this vacuum for over a year and I can't say a single negative thing about it. I vacuum about every other day and it still works as well as it did right out of the box. It has more suction than any vacuum I've had and a nice strong motorized brush to go along with it (and even a mini motorized head for the stairs and furniture!). The wand is lightweight and adjusts to different lengths for the job that I'm doing. The wand even has it's OWN light so you can still see under furniture without the head on! The head pops off with the touch of a foot pedal to use the attachments or to get into corners. The hose is long enough so that you don't have to drag the canister too much. Considering its power, it's relatively quiet. The HEPA filter has made for a *huge* reduction in the amount of dust in my house. My son's allergies don't flare up when I vacuum anymore, and that says a lot. I love the dirt sensor lights that tell me when I need to vacuum an area more, or that it's clean and I can move along to another spot.
If your home has a mix of carpet and bare floors (with or without stairs), this vacuum will not disappoint.