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Home Assistant Conversion Woes

For a while now I’ve been trying to fully switch over from the SmartThings ecosystem over to Home Assistant.

We usually have a lot of parties or gatherings here at the house.  Most of the events or gatherings usually start in the early afternoon and more and more people come as the time continues.  The sun sets and the backyard gets darker, but the party continues.  It’s time to switch on the lights.  Backyards

My Synology NAS and Essential Packages for the Smart Home

Finding Synology NASIn the past way long ago, I was lured into the expensive black hole called photography.  I had one of the most popular DSLR cameras at the time (Nikon D90), and with it came RAW files that processing of large files on multiple computers brought about a new challenge.  Where to store all

Project update – Avalon Living room 9/2021

Well we have to start somewhere, so might as well start from one of the more basic projects being done at the house.  We’ll be calling this house Avalon, and it was bought with not much work done on it by the previous owner, and whatever work was done, there were a lot of design

What lawn to put in the backyard: Grass or Clover?

A green, lush lawn is often seen as a symbol of a well kept house. However, maintaining a traditional grass lawn can be time-consuming, costly, and environmentally taxing. With the rise of sustainable landscaping practices, homeowners are turning to alternative options, such as clover lawns. More…Grass LawnsGrass lawns have been the standard for many years, and

How to Set Up Rain Barrels

Rain barrels have many benefits. They are Eco friendly by saving water. Saved water can be used for plants, gardens, or lawns. And when municipal water sources are talking about droughts, rain barrels will help with the water supply. And they will help save on bills by reducing the amount of water used for daily usage. Rain barrels also help with storm water management by diverting water that could potentially run off the property and flood the local storm water drains, and also help with preventing erosion. Read on to see how you can set up your own rain barrels.