Getting better monitoring is good, until it uncovered failing equipment and you have to fix it.
All tagged smart home
Energy Monitoring Part Two
Finally! I get the monitoring in place so I can see everything on one screen. But it wasn’t easy…
Energy Monitoring Part One
What a first world problem. I can’t be monitoring things using four windows, I need one. This is part one of how I corrected this gross injustice against humanity.
Solar FAQ Part Two
Despite having a previous blog post where I answered common questions, new ones kept coming in. So here are some more answers.
Smart Devices and No Internet
You have a house full of smart devices, and the Internet goes down. How much of an impact is created? I got to put this to the test.
My Pi-hole Rabbit Hole
Running Pi-hole in recursive mode has a lot of benefits - especially if you run your own mail server.
Delving Into Home Assistant
I decided to consolidate all of those smart things into one place, and started with a server. Unfortunately I’m running a distro I am not used to, so I’ve had a few hiccups, but it is working now.
Dealing with "Smart"
Increasingly smart devices create concern, especially for the paranoid. But there is a general approach one can take.
The Battery System
Finally, the battery system is installed.
Solar Frequently Asked Questions
More people ask me about solar power than any other topic. Here are the most common questions.
Expecting The Unexpected With Solar
When installing solar, sometimes things go wrong, and sometimes things go weird…
Solar House Prep and Vendor Choice
Getting your house in order and choosing the right vendor are important steps for installing a solar setup.
The Current Solar Setup
The solar setup, as it exists now. The best part so far? No electric bill!
