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So, I decided I wanted one of those smart vanity mirrors. You know, the ones that show you the weather and your calendar while you’re getting ready. Seemed like a fun project, and honestly, I was tired of juggling my phone in the morning. Getting Started with the Build First thing, I had to figure […]

Okay, so I’ve been wanting to jazz up my bathroom for a while, and the idea of a smart mirror just kind of stuck in my head. You know, the ones you see online that show you the weather, news, your calendar, all while you’re brushing your teeth. Pretty cool, right? I figured, how hard

Okay, so I decided to finally get those hexagon light panels I’ve been seeing around. Went for a pack of 10 because, why not? Seemed like enough to actually make a decent shape on the wall without being too overwhelming. First thing, got everything out of the box. The usual stuff: the panels themselves, the

Okay, let’s talk about getting those LED lights set up on the stairs. It’s something I tackled recently, and here’s how it went down. Figuring Out the Plan First off, the stairs were just too dark at night. Tripping hazard waiting to happen. I knew I wanted lights, but wasn’t sure exactly what kind. Spent

Okay, so the backyard was looking a bit dull, you know? Especially evenings. Wanted to add some life without breaking the bank or doing major electrical work. Decided color-changing LED strip lights were the way to go. Seemed easy enough. Figuring Out What to Buy First step, figuring out which lights. Needed something tough enough

Alright, so I decided to give this ‘gobi pro’ thing a shot a while back. Heard some chatter about it, figured I’d see what it could do for a little project I had simmering. Getting Started with Gobi Pro First off, getting it set up wasn’t a total nightmare. Downloaded the package, ran the installer,

Okay, so I finally got around to doing something about the backyard patio. It was looking a bit dull at night, you know? Just the one boring porch light. I’d been seeing these color-changing outdoor lights everywhere and thought, why not give it a try? Seemed like a fun weekend project. First step was figuring

Okay, let me share what I did with these m1 6.56′ strips. It wasn’t anything too complicated, just wanted to add some light somewhere. Getting Started First off, I unboxed the strips. You know how it is, gotta lay everything out. Had the strip itself, the power brick, and the little controller thingy. Checked the