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Reolink Argus 4 Pro review: The wireless surveillance camera with 4K and ColorX technology
The Reolink Argus 4 Pro is one of the newest and most advanced surveillance cameras on the market. With its impressive 4K UHD resolution and innovative ColorX technology, it sets new standards in home and business security. In this blog post, I will go into detail about the installation and setup of the Reolink Argus 4 Pro, explain its technical specifications and highlight the pros and cons of this camera. I will also show possible solutions for any disadvantages and provide information on the various sources of supply. This article should help you to better understand the Reolink Argus 4 Pro and decide whether it is the right choice for…
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Build your own garden kitchen – worktop and jamb
After completing the electrics and water supply in my garden kitchen, it was now time to install the worktop. In this post, I describe how I used OSB boards and Fermacell boards to create a stable and moisture-resistant base for the vinyl tiles. These measures were necessary to make the worktop robust, scratch-resistant and easy to clean, so that it meets the requirements of an outdoor kitchen.
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Reolink Duo 3 tested against 2 RLC 810A – How to close the blind spot
In my latest smart home project, I replaced the Reolink RLC-810A cameras with the more advanced Reolink Duo 3 PoE model. I was particularly interested to see if the Duo 3 PoE’s impressive 180° coverage could actually improve the monitoring of my driveway and carport. With its 16-megapixel resolution and 2-way communication capability, the Duo 3 PoE promised superior technology and more comprehensive security. But would all the effort and financial investment really be worth it? I would like to explore these questions in this blog post.
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Designing a smart and efficient garden kitchen – installing lights, sockets and water connections
The development of my garden kitchen has made significant progress, particularly in the areas of electrics, water installation and the integration of smart technologies for lighting and control. I’d like to give you an insight into how I overcame these challenges, from carefully planning the lighting to installing smart sockets and light switches that enable flexible and efficient use.
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Build your own garden kitchen – Solid half-timbered roof with OSB and welded sheeting
When building my garden kitchen, the next priority was to construct a robust wooden roof. The roof was to consist of solid wooden beams which I wanted to screw directly onto the walls made of glued aerated concrete blocks. The covering should be made with sheet piling and OSB boards. My plan also included fitting the guttering, the end plates and gluing the welding membrane to make the roof weatherproof. In this entry I will show you step by step how I carried out the individual installations and what I had to pay particular attention to. Of course, there are also some tips that you are welcome to adopt.
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Build your own garden kitchen – plan and install the electrics
When building my garden kitchen, the electrics were one of the biggest challenges. In addition to the right cables for the power supply and the perfect positioning of the sockets, proper fuse protection was of course also necessary. It should also be possible to use a TV and a sound system in the garden kitchen at a later date. So I also had to plan for network and audio cables and install them in the garden kitchen.
