33: Eleven Things I Learned From Installing a New Dishwasher

I recently installed a new dishwasher and here’s what I learned that will hopefully save you more than $150.

 

Here’s What I Learned

1. Pay someone else to do it
2. Don’t start at the end of the day
3. Minimize the chaos and noise
4. Get moral support from a friend
5. An empty house makes it easier to think
6. Eat good food and get all the tools ready before help arrives
7. Don’t give into the pressure of other people’s needs if you aren’t capable
8. Don’t base your time estimates on a pro if you aren’t a pro (see #1)
9. Take a break and come back to it later instead of continuing to grind away on the problem
10. Read the install manual several times, then start on the first page and forget about the other pages
11. Good lighting and reading glasses make a difference

Resources Mentioned

• “Quiet” from the TED Radio Hour

Credits

• Hallon by Christian Bjoerklund
• Cold Funk by Kevin MacLeod
• Original photo source

All songs licensed under Creative Commons

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