Just put in a new kitchen sink and wondering if anyone else struggled this much

Honestly, I get the love for old-school brackets, but I’ve actually had better luck with some of the newer systems—at least the higher-end ones. The trick is picking a kit that isn’t just marketing hype. Some of those “tool-free” installs are a joke, but a few brands have really dialed in their engineering. I still dry fit everything, but I’d rather deal with a couple plastic clips than wrestle with rusty screws under a cramped cabinet. Maybe I’ve just gotten lucky, but I’m not ready to write off all the new hardware yet.