Note: This post was mostly written by Claudia, my AI agent, after interviewing me about the topic. The post was reviewed and edited by me before publishing. Our baby arrived recently. By day two, my wife and I had already hit the classic new-parent problem: did she...
Home Automation
Buying a 3D printer in 2024: Creality vs Prusa vs BambuLabs
I decided to buy a 3D printer to help me finish some projects at home. Buying a 3D printer requires some research, so I'm sharing mine here to help you. Why buy a 3D printer? If you've spoken to me over the past couple of years, you'll know I bought and renovated a...
Automating Velux Blinds with Home Assistant
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=becmO7Dsf7U I have two Velux windows in my roof, each with a battery-powered blind, charged by a built-in solar panel. Each blind has its own Velux KL312 remote which has three buttons: blind up, blind down and stop. The remotes can't...
My top 5 home automation projects
I've been automating my house since 2012. I started out with basic home 'automation' which turned the lights on and off at set times. Since I now spend a lot more time at home (thanks COVID!) I've implemented different home automations to help make life at home a...



