The key steps to getting the foundation in are to lay out the lines for the foundation relative to the property lines, and to set up the site for the pour. To get the site ready the hole needs to be dug, the soil compacted, backfilled with suitable class-5 gravel, the forms erected...
This particular feature is almost entirely up to personal preferences. A good folding stool can easily be stored in the gap beside the fridge or shoved in a closet. However, as mentioned before, the design of a step stool means it’s often used for far more than standing on. ...
yes, I do appreciate their value…and it might sting a bit to think of selling something lovely, but wouldn’t it be nice if it was better appreciated and actually used in someone else’s home?