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Planning and Measurement — Measure and Plan Staircase Opening

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How to Build Pull-Out Drawers Under Stairs · Step 1 of 10

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Begin by thoroughly measuring the available space beneath the cabinet where the integrated step stool will be installed. This typically involves the area behind the existing kick plate or the lowest drawer. Measure the height, width, and depth to ensure the step stool unit will fit. Consider the desired height for the step platform to comfortably reach upper cabinets. Sketch a preliminary design, accounting for the thickness of materials and the space required for heavy-duty full-extension drawer slides.

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