Built different.
Wired right.

Hands-on guides for smart home builds, truck mods, and real-world DIY projects — by someone who actually does the work.

Latest Builds & Guides

Deep-dive walkthroughs from the garage and the workbench.

Smart Home

A step-by-step build using an ESP32 and cheap sensors that feeds real-time local weather data straight into Home Assistant.

Truck Mods

The complete guide to swapping in a Chopacabra cam on a 5.3 LY5 — tools, torque specs, tips, and what I wish I knew before starting.

Smart Home

Zigbee, Z-Wave, and Wi-Fi sensors that actually work well without breaking the bank. Tested and ranked.

Electrical

A journeyman electrician breaks down wire gauge, breaker size, NEMA receptacle types, and NEC code for wiring a 240V outlet in your garage.

Networking

WiFi 6 specs, ceiling vs wall mount, single AP vs mesh, and the best PoE access points at every price point for whole-home coverage.