Most technology in our homes doesn't truly belong to us.
I got tired of paying for hardware locked behind subscriptions and having no way to know how my data was being used. So I started building alternatives: open source, self hosted, running entirely on hardware I physically own.
I am an Engineering Leader who thinks carefully about technology decisions at work. Weekend Hacks is me applying that same thinking at home, and sharing what I find along the way.
Browse projects →Getting Your Home Lab Ready to Run Apps
The setup that lets you deploy and manage self hosted applications from a browser, without needing the command line for every change.
Configure a Smart Home That Works for You, Not the Manufacturer
Most smart home devices work on the manufacturer's terms. Home Assistant changes that, giving you automations that run on your network, not theirs.
Configure a Filter That Protects Your Whole Home Network
One piece of software that blocks ads and trackers on every device in your home, without installing anything on any of them.
Setting Up Your First Home Lab
The first step: picking the right hardware and getting it online. What to buy, what to avoid, and how to connect to it once it is running.
AI doorbell detection, stored locally, no monthly bill
How I replaced a failing subscription camera setup with a Reolink doorbell, Frigate, and a Google Coral, and ended up with better AI detection than I ever had paying monthly.