Why running nginx directly on your OpenWrt router is the ideal setup for homelabs. Covers nginx basics, OpenWrt integration with UCI, wildcard SSL certificates, and managing 25+ services with clean subdomains. Read full post
A production-grade monitoring stack for homelabs using Prometheus, Grafana, Node Exporter, and cAdvisor. Monitor 37 containers across 2 hosts with automatic email alerts, beautiful dashboards, and 30 days of metrics history. Includes real troubleshooting examples and lessons learned. Read full post
You don't need a server room to run a powerful homelab. With just a few host machines — a couple of Raspberry Pis, a mini PC, and a Jetson — you can run 20+ services: media streaming, photo backup, password management, smart home automation, monitoring, and even a local AI voice assistant. All in a … Read full post
Build a fully local voice assistant with Home Assistant — no cloud, no subscription, no monthly fees. GPU-accelerated with Intel Arc A580, completely offline and private. Save money, keep your smart-home data on your LAN, and put your unused gaming PC to work. This guide shows how I built an … Read full post
