Archive - Over Engineered

I Bought a Receipt Printer on Impulse… and Now People Send It Mail

I’m not sure what possessed me to impulsively buy a thermal receipt printer, but here we are.

Feb 18 • James

Never Forget the Laundry Again

Our washer, dryer and dishwasher now speak up when they’re done. No guesswork, no forgotten cycles, just nice, over-engineered peace of mind delivered…

Feb 11 • James

Subtle Notifications: AWTRIX Display

The Quiet Game Changer

Feb 4 • James

January 2026

AirPlay for the Whole Home!

Jan 28 • James

Callbox Concierge

Opens the door so you don't have to!

Jan 21 • James

The North Pole Department of List Verification Hotline

An overview of the Christmas Hotline I created to determine where callers stand on Santa's list.

Jan 15 • James

My Slightly Obsessive Home Assistant Environmental Monitoring Setup

Jan 14 • James

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