Well, if it were me, my first solution would be a raised 6" (or whatever) platform for a cheap stool just to see if I really want to pursue this solution. Then

Well, if it were me, my first solution would be a raised 6" (or whatever) platform for a cheap stool just to see if I really want to pursue this solution. Then, if I did, I may consider shelling out some money for a cleaner solution.