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

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 ...