Hardware Projects & Build Archives
7 production-grade hardware blueprints and local automation guides
Building a Distraction-Free Smart Home Dashboard with an E-Ink Display and Solid Wood
Ditching wall-mounted iPad screens in favor of an ambient 7.5-inch E-Ink display encased in a custom walnut picture frame that displays Home Assistant status like printed paper.
Why I Stopped Buying Smart Bulbs and Hardwired My Own Architectural Lighting
Moving beyond consumer smart bulbs to construct high-CRI COB LED cove lighting hardwired into aluminum extrusions and controlled locally via ESP32, WLED, and Home Assistant.
How I Hid Ugly Smart Blinds Inside a Custom Hardwood Window Valance
Concealing plastic automated blind tubes and motor wiring inside a custom-milled white oak window valance mounted with a French cleat.
Building a Mid-Century Living Room Cabinet That Actually Hides a Noisy Homelab
Designing a solid walnut mid-century credenza engineered with Mass Loaded Vinyl acoustic lining and silent PWM fan cooling to house home server hardware in plain sight.
The Right Way to Build a Slatted Wood Wall for Room Acoustics
Engineering an architectural slatted timber wall that actually absorbs reflections, reduces flutter echo, and dramatically improves room acoustics.
Why I Built My Own Desk Shelf Instead of Buying Another One
How to design and craft a custom American walnut desk shelf tailored to your exact monitor height, keyboard dimensions, and hidden cable routing needs.
Building a Solid Wood Floating Desk That Actually Hides Workspace Cables
A complete step-by-step masterclass on building a 1.5-inch solid white oak floating desk with routed internal cable channels, a rear mechanical compartment, and zero visible wiring.