Building a DIY Raspberry Pi security camera is much easier than it might sound thanks to open-source security camera software. We use several such cameras placed around the house, as part of our DIY...

No silly gimmicks. This collection of home automation ideas will actually make your home more enjoyable for you and your guests. I've personally implemented many of the ideas in this list. These all...

The Maslow CNC router is popular because it is large, open-source and cheap. It is uniquely well-suited in the CNC space for making furniture on a budget. This made it the ideal choice in my attempts...

Kodi is one of the most popular open-source media players. It can run on a wide variety of devices, from Raspberry Pis to Firesticks to laptops and servers. Installing Kodi is very simple, but the...

Dashcams (video cameras in cars) are a great security and safety feature. As with the rest of the vanlife IOT, I built my own DIY dashcam that has some unique features — like motion detection and...

It's easy to get lost in the complex world of networking. Based on years of experience, this guide is meant as an easy way for non-experts to learn how to increase internet speed. Engineers like...

A DIY smart doorbell with a built-in camera, microphone, and speaker. This steampunk-themed design integrates with home assistant and our multi-room audio system to communicate with the rest of our...

Aside from playing music, a multi-room audio system is also capable of becoming a loudspeaker network. Using Home Assistant, it's easy to broadcast audio alerts to the entire household. Playing a Wav...

Running a custom router gives unprecedented insight into everything happening in a network. Building your own router with a a Raspberry Pi may be a little daunting, but it's surprisingly easy and...

DSL may be less common these days, but it is still a fact of life for some. Unfortunately, many DSL modem router combination devices are outdated and slow. This leads to many home owners being...