Currently hydrolocked — engine rebuild in progress. Second rebuild for me, so I’m documenting it step-by-step: walkaround, teardown, parts, rebuild, first start.

• Episode 1: Walkaround & overview
• Episode 2: Front end disassembly
• Episode 3: Engine removal
• More videos coming…

Reliable daily content — oil, fluids, filters, easy how-tos people actually search for when keeping an older Volvo going.

• Oil / fluids / filters
• Tune-ups & DIY maintenance
• Detailing with beginner supplies

Programming / embedded side project using an ESP32 — sensors, Wi‑Fi, and small automations that are useful around the garage or house. Building it in public with wiring notes, firmware steps, and what actually broke along the way.

• Board setup + toolchain
• Sensors / GPIO wiring
• Wi‑Fi / Bluetooth features
• Code walkthroughs on YouTube

Updates land in the build log under Programming as they happen.

Real-house testing: smart plugs, cameras, lighting, tools, and the little gadgets that either earn a spot or get returned. No stock scorecards — just what worked, what didn’t, and whether I’d buy it again.

• Smart home / Wi‑Fi gadgets
• Garage & workshop tools
• Lighting and power
• Honest buy / skip notes

Making the space look good on camera: lighting, parking position for the BMW, camera mounts, and layout so videos feel cleaner without a full studio budget.