HomeAssistant

Noonlight Integration does not play well with Voice Assistants

There is a new Noonlight Integration in HomeAssistant and while the integration works great, can lead to accidentally calling the police via your voice assistants - check out how to avoid in my latest video

DIY Projects

Golf Simulator V2

Version 2 of my DIY Golf Sim has been a huge step up from my previous video. The biggest changes are un-interrupted nets, upgraded projector, and using Unistrut to pull on the screen for less wrinkles. Check it out on youtube or the write-up on my site for more!

DIY Projects

StreamMaster Setup Guide: Simplify Your TV Streaming Experience

Learn how to set up StreamMaster, a powerful Docker container, to enhance your over-the-air TV experience.

DIY Projects

Outdoor Zigbee Smart Plug Alternative

I’m upgrading my smart home by replacing the TP-Link Kasa Outdoor Smart Plug with a (hopefully) more reliable Zigbee plug and outdoor enclosure! The Kasa plug has struggled with Wi-Fi disconnects recently, so I’m moving to a Zigbee-based solution.

News

Thanks for 3000 subscribers!

Thanks for all the support and helping me reach 3000 subscribers on Youtube! I look forward to seeing where this journey takes us!

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Setting Up Caddy Reverse Proxy to Secure Your Websites | Part 8 Chuck Builds A Website

Welcome to Episode 8 of the 'Chuck Builds A Website' series! In this comprehensive video, I'm guiding you through the process of setting up Caddy as a reverse proxy for your Ghost, Formbricks, and N8N websites, ensuring secure and efficient access to your web services.

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Deploying Docker Compose with Portainer | Part 7 - Chuck Builds A Website

Welcome to Episode 7 of the 'Chuck Builds A Website' series! In this video, I'm guiding you through the process of deploying Docker containers using Portainer, focusing on setting up Ghost CMS and other essential services.

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Setting Up Mailgun for Ghost CMS: Email Delivery Made Easy | Part 6 - Chuck Builds A Website

Welcome to Episode 6 of the 'Chuck Builds A Website' series! In this video, I'm walking you through the process of setting up Mailgun for your Ghost CMS website, ensuring smooth email delivery for newsletters and transactional emails.

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Setting Up a Virtual Private Server with Hetzner & Docker | Part 4 - Chuck Builds A Website

Welcome to Episode 4 of the 'Chuck Builds A Website' series! Today, I'm guiding you through setting up a budget-friendly Virtual Private Server (VPS) using Hetzner and Portainer.

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Setting Up Docker Containers with Portainer | Part 5 - Chuck Builds A Website

Welcome to Episode 5 of the 'Chuck Builds A Website' series! In this video, I'm diving deep into setting up Docker containers using Portainer for our professional website stack.

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How to Buy & Set Up a Domain with Cloudflare | Part 3 - Chuck Builds A Website

Welcome to Episode 3 of the 'Chuck Builds A Website' series! Today, I'm walking you through the process of purchasing and setting up a domain using Cloudflare.

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Long-term Website Management Strategy | Part 2

Welcome to episode 2 of the Chuck Builds A Website series! n this video we go over a long-term management strategy by using Google Workspace. I'll also show you how to set up a powerful, free Google Workspace for your nonprofit organization.

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How to Build a Professional Website for an Organization | Part 1

Welcome to the first episode of the Chuck Builds A Website series! In this video, I'm laying out the blueprint for creating a professional, cost-effective website for nonprofits and small organizations.

DIY Projects

Unlock the Wyze Cam V3's Full Potential with Go2RTC and Frigate 14

In this video, I use a firmware called WZ_Mini_Hacks on the Wyze Cam V3 in order to use Go2RTC, which allows the camera to work better in Frigate.

DIY Projects

Ghost RSVP

A DIY RSVP page hosted on Ghost Blog using n8n & Google Sheets.

HomeAssistant

My most VALUABLE Automation - YT Short

Pairing a Flo by Moen with some Zigbee Aqara Leak Detection Sensors and Home Assistant has enabled me to maximize my leak detection coverage for cheap while still saving more than $500 a year in home insurance due to this auto-shutoff valve. Amazon Affiliate Links for Devices: Flo by Moen

DIY Projects

Roll-Up Impact Screen

Here's a bit more detail on the Roll-Up Impact Screen from my latest Youtube Channel

DIY Projects

DIY Golf Simulator (v1 - old)

💡This is my version 1 write-up. I have a version 2 on my youtube channel and website if you want to see my latest changes and parts list. Keeping this for posterity. Introduction As a somewhat new golfer, I have been trying to get more and more time behind a

DIY Projects

DIY Raised Garden Bed ~$150 & ~3 Hours

Recently built a second raised garden bed and recorded this one! It's pretty straight forward and a great way to get comfortable with power tools with simple, straight cuts. This is a great weekend project to grow some fresh veggies for yourself!

HomeAssistant

How to Install HomeAssistant OS Method 2 : Directly to Drive

Welcome to Chuck Builds! This guide will cover the second method to install Home Assistant on a PC, which requires an adapter or additional SATA cable. If you’re comfortable working inside your PC, follow these steps: Method Overview: * Software Needed: Rufus or other Imaging tool (Balena Etcher or PenDriveLinux)

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How to Install Home Assistant on PC Method 1: Ubuntu & USB (Updated)

Welcome to Chuck Builds! In this guide, I'll walk you through method one of installing Home Assistant onto a PC. This method only requires a USB drive. For a more comprehensive guide with both methods, check out the longer video on my channel. Method Overview: * Software Needed: Balena

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How to Install Home Assistant Operating System (Complete & Updated)

Step-by-Step Guide to Installing Home Assistant on a PC Welcome to Chuck Builds! In this guide, I'll walk you through the updated process of installing Home Assistant OS directly onto a PC. This video series refreshes the content from my most popular video, with updated steps and recommendations.

HomeAssistant

How to Install Home Assistant Operating System on a PC (Updated)

A refresh on my Home Assistant PC installation video! Now featuring call outs, tips, and lessons learned for a smoother setup. Prefer shorter tutorials? Check out shorter method-specific videos to get straight to the point!

How to Migrate Postgres on Unraid

I just upgraded my Immich container which now requires Postgres14 or later. I was previously using 13 for Immich and Divinci Resolve and I needed to migrate my databases. I didn't find it very intuitive and thought I'd record the process so that maybe it would help someone else out there.

DIY Projects

Shucking a Hard Drive

A cost effective way to source large capacity hard drives for cheap!