Workshop plan
Step-by-step instructions
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Step 1
Inspect the cavity and mark the stair stringers, supports, outlets, and any access panels that must remain reachable.
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Step 2
Build a level plinth and drawer boxes sized to the actual opening, leaving clearance for full-extension slides.
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Step 3
Install slides on parallel sides, shim the plinth rather than forcing the boxes, and label each drawer by shoe type.
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Step 4
Add a face frame and stops that prevent the drawers from pulling out of the cavity.
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Step 5
Load-test one drawer at a time and verify the stair structure and adjacent trim are not carrying drawer weight.
Safety check
Do not cut stair stringers, posts, wiring, or plumbing. If the cavity is structural or inaccessible to inspect, stop and consult a qualified contractor.
