Monthly Archives: March 2026

Ryobi Garden Tools – Part 5 Final

Installed the box in the carport.

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Zigbee 4 Channel Smart Switch

Zigbee Smart Switch Module, 10A 12V 24V 4CH Relay Interlock Inching Self-Locking Compatible with Alexa, Alice, And Google, 4 Channel AC/DC 7-32V Zigbee Module

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Backyard POD Project

Made it look a bit more homely.

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Wi-Fi Smart Valve

This is one of my favorite devices that I have used in many projects. Motorized Smart Valve Actuator (Valve Sold Separately) Wi-Fi & Bluetooth Electric Water Shutoff Controller Robot Automatically, Tuya Smart & Smart Life App Control, Work with Alexa, … Continue reading

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Al’s Kitchen Beef Croquettes

             

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Bailey & Zia to vet

Bailey & Zia to vet for annual jabs.

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Neglected garden pond – Part 2 Update

I created 24 ‘Summer’ Alexa Routines to turn on the pump (and bird bath) for 10 mins at the top of the hour from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM.          

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Neglected garden pond – Part 2

The diffuser is a vacuum hard floor accessory tool… turned upside down.          

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Ryobi Garden Tools – Part 4

Rather than hinges I am using ALDI garden stakes to create a recessed backing strip that the door panel will sit against – held in place with Velcro

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Neglected garden pond – Part 1

These days I seem to be spending more time inside the house and less time outside doing what needs to be done and all the yard work is falling behind. Now making a effort to rectify that situation before we … Continue reading

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