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u2190 Kitchen2 Vol.41: Dishwasher Install Vol.19 u00b7 Series Index u00b7 Kitchen2 Vol.43: Sink Light Install u2192
2026 Update from DIY Dad: Dishwasher Done + Sink Light = Kitchen Phase 2 Complete
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Modern Kitchen Cabinet Handles
New handles cost u00a53,000u20138,000 and make a kitchen feel 10 years newer instantly.
The final touches on the dishwasher installation, then the sink light u2014 Kitchen Phase 2 is done.
Final Dishwasher Checklist
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Kitchen Faucets
A faucet upgrade is the single highest-impact kitchen DIY per yen spent.
- No leaks at the water supply hose connection
- Drain hose correctly connected with no back-slope
- Power cord not pinched
- Front panel level and aligned with adjacent cabinets
- Door opens and closes smoothly
- Test run operates normally
- No abnormal sounds or odors from inside
Kitchen Phase 2 Summary
Total materials cost: approx. 120,000 yen (including the dishwasher). Professional quotes: 350,000u2013500,000 yen. Massive cost savings through DIY. Kitchen Series u2014 complete!
Hi, it’s DIY Dad.
Project KS u2014 things are looking up, though there are still complications. The contractor’s rep sorted things out.
Continuing the 1F kitchen renovation. Plumbing is connected. Now securing the dishwasher. The fixing point is the front lower section of the machine.
u2191 Front lower section of the dishwasher.
u2191 Front lower section of the dishwasher.
u2191 Front lower section of the dishwasher.
Push it against the riser frame using a general-purpose bracket.
u2191 General-purpose bracket.
u2191 General-purpose bracket.
u2191 General-purpose bracket.
The top of the dishwasher shows the sink’s hidden panel.
u2191 Before cosmetic finish.
We modified an existing door panel and glued it in place.
u2191 After cosmetic finish.
Installation complete!
u2191 Dishwasher installed.
The built-in dishwasher installation was a real battle, but I enjoyed every minute of the DIY challenge.
DIY Dad was on cloud nine the whole time!
This was probably my favorite part of the whole kitchen project.
I had to brute-force some parts without finding the “correct” method u2014 particularly the drain connection. That part will probably need maintenance down the road.
For dishwasher specs and pricing, see the Equipment Introduction: Kitchen Edition.
That’s it for today u2014 see you next time!
ud83dudcda Kitchen 2 Renovation Series u2014 42 of 45
u2190 Kitchen2 Vol.41: Dishwasher Install Vol.19 u00b7 Series Index u00b7 Kitchen2 Vol.43: Sink Light Install u2192
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