My name is Derek Brooks

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I let my home automation platform (NUC + Ubuntu + Home Assistant on Docker) slip on updates for a very long time. This morning, I decided to go scorched earth and rebuild it all with Proxmox and Home Assistant OS.

I have regrets. We’ve forgotten how to use a house that is not smart.

It’s so dark.

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January Reset. No Gluten. No Alcohol.

I've been dealing with some minor, intermittent skin issues for years. It's been treatable, but last year the eczema came hard, spread further and was a little gnarlier... so I started seeing a dermatologist and allergist. They tested for chemical allergies, environmental allergies, had me change everything that I put on my skin or clothes and none of it helped. I suspected a food allergy or something, but the allergist disagreed, and wanted me to come in weekly to get shots. Yeah right.

Despite everything else they suggested, things got worse toward the end of the year... peak gluttony season.

In December, we did an "advent calendar of beer" from Confluence, so I was having at least half of a craft beer every day for nearly a month - …

Last seen in Des Moines, Iowa

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Sickkkk. Totally worth the price too.

Does it work across two floors? Or would I need one per floor?
Aha! I was looking into these but wasn't sure which brand was gonna be good and consistent. Adding to list!
Ohhh. Dude if the remotes are RF you can make them smart very easily. Check out the bridges at bondhome.io
Along those lines: Any recommendations for smart home ceiling fans? My house is old and electrical is wonky. There's no switch that controls the fans. Just remotes. 🤣