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10 DIY Home Automation Projects to Try This Weekend
Ten small, beginner-friendly home automation ideas built with low-voltage parts, plus practical notes on privacy, safety and keeping things simple.
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Home Projects
Automation, security, lighting and decor for your own home.
Choosing Light Color and Brightness for Each Room
How color temperature and brightness suit different activities, with practical starting points for kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, offices and living spaces.
DIY Home Decor: Unique and Creative Projects to Try
Decorative DIY ideas for a room using simple materials and basic tools, from framed fabric and paper garlands to painted shelves and rope baskets.
DIY Home Security: Building and Customizing Your Own Systems
Hobby sensors and alerts for your own property, how they work, their limits, and why they never replace certified alarms or smoke and CO detectors.
Hanging Shelves and Mounting Items Securely on Walls
Learn about common wall types, the fixings that suit each one and how to think about weight limits so shelves, mirrors and other items stay up safely.
Innovative Lighting: Exploring New and Sustainable Design Solutions
A balanced look at efficient lighting approaches and design choices for homes, from LEDs and daylight to controls, with honest trade-offs along the way.
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