Tech Builds

2025 Desktop build – AMD Ryzen 7 5700x

Thinking about upgrading or building a new PC without spending a fortune? Here is how I built a Ryzen 7 …

DIY OPNSense Router/Firewall build

When it comes to network security and firewall management, OPNsense is one of the most powerful, flexible, and user-friendly open-source …

Travel

Banff, Yoho, and Jasper National Park 7 day Itinerary

We loved visiting Banff, Canada, it’s literally is one of the most beautiful places on Earth, in my opinion. With …

Our 4 day Journey Through Tasmania

Tasmania, or “Tassie” as the locals call it, was the final destination of our Australian adventure after we completed Sydney …

Latest

N64 for Birthday

I recently posted my first retro-gaming article on my top 10 favorite SNES games and excited to dive into more …

My Home Assistant Setup

Introduction I have been wanting to write a short introduction to my Home Assistant setup for some time. If you …

Project Black Phoenix – 1979 Chevy C10

1979 Chevy C10 LS Swap Guide

In my previous posts, I cover the why I am LS swapping my truck and the build process, now its …

2024 Taco’s and Smoke Show

Just completed the truck not to long ago and decided to put it to the test at a local burn …

Homelab

My Home Assistant Setup

Introduction I have been wanting to write a short introduction to my Home Assistant setup for some time. If you …

Starting a Homelab? Top Five Things to Consider

Looking to start a homelab? Homelabs can be as simple as a single raspberry pi or a server rack full …

Retro Gaming

N64 for Birthday

I recently posted my first retro-gaming article on my top 10 favorite SNES games and excited to dive into more …

Top 10 SNES games

The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) was Nintendo’s smash hit into the 16 bit console market. I remember saving up …

Projects

Entertainment Center built for custom space

I wanted to make an entertainment center to hold my receiver, computer/htpc, PS3, Xbox, SNES, and NES to fit a …

Building a 4 tap kegerator with a chest freezer

Want to enjoy your freshly brewed beer without the hassle of bottling? It’s time to build your own kegerator and …

Solar

Going Solar: Our Experience for 100% Energy Offset

We were interested in getting solar as we knew the benefits of reducing our carbon footprint and getting free electricity …

2024 Annual Solar Transparency Report

Every year I like to provide an update on my solar generation, electricity usage, month electricity cost and a few …
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