The " drop " from the door to the step is 11". It is quite a drop to negotiate, especially when holding something. Standard step heights are 7 1/4" to 8". In order to " pick up " the three inches, I simply built the step shown here. I also bought the abrasive strips at Lowe's. Total cost was under $8.00 and it took very little time to fabricate. Of course, I wish I could have fabricated it out of aluminum, but wood is my medium. Simply screw from below through the slots in the existing step. It can easily fold up, as usual
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/580/22084121292_14ca2d65ef.jpg)
Very nice modification! :)
Good one, I'll keep it filed away.