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Is the AliExpress 11.11 Sale a Big Deal?

November 10, 2020 admin Leave a comment

Should you go crazy for the AliExpress 11.11 sale?  Probably not, but if you’ve already been considering buying some new…

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Measure Propane, CO2, Salt, and so much more with this DIY MQTT Weight Sensor using Tasmota

November 9, 2020 admin Leave a comment

Today on the hookup we’re going to build a simple internet of things weight sensor that you can use to…

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3 Years Later: DIY Permanent Holiday LEDs – What worked, what didn’t, and what’s new?

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Today on the hookup I’m going to tell you everything I’ve learned about permanently installed exterior LEDs after 3 years…

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Ultimate DIY Outdoor Patio Renovation: LED Inlay Concrete Countertops, Motorized Aluminum Pergola, 16 Foot Bar, Outdoor Kitchen

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Today on the hookup I’m going to show you how I completed this high tech patio remodel quoted to me…

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7 Common LED Strip FAILS and How To Avoid Them (To make your installations look professional)

August 12, 2020 admin Leave a comment

Make your LED strips look professional Today on the hookup I’m going to show you 7 of the biggest mistakes…

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Home Automation for Beginners: DIY Smart Garage Door

July 15, 2020 admin Leave a comment

Today on the hookup I’m going to walk you through every step of a simple DIY home automation project.  As…

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Blinds Drivers Revisited and Reviewed – Automate ANY Window Covering

June 17, 2020 admin Leave a comment

Today on the hookup we’re going to check out the most versatile solution for automating window coverings.  Often called “blinds…

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Motorized Roller Shades? IKEA Fyrtur vs Zemismart Solar/Battery vs DIY!

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Today on the hookup, I’m going to explore my final frontier for window coverings.  I’ve made videos about curtains, horizontal…

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The Ultimate Home Surveillance System – Free Local AI Person Detection

May 6, 2020 admin 2d Comments

Ultimate Home Surveillance System Today on the hookup I’m going to show you the inner workings of my locally controlled,…

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Build a DIY, Alexa Enabled, Home School, Online Learning Tracker

April 8, 2020 admin Leave a comment

Today on the hookup I’m going to show you how to make this amazon echo enabled home school timer.  Not…

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