Strav's blog

Here is a tutorial on installing/securing Mosquitto MQTT on Centos 7

Here are a number of links related to Tasker.  Apps, Custom Controls, Tips & Tricks, Home Assistant integration are all discussed here.

8 Tasker Tricks to Better Automate Your Android Phone
Using Tasker with Home Assistant (V2)
Tasker to Pushover Messaging
Tasker App Creation
Build a custom control panel using Tasker Scenes
App exported via app factory not working
Tasker: Total Automation for Android
AutoApps Projects
Bringing Back Now On Tap 2018-10-02
FAQ: Usage Problems

The main gate to the back of the property is fully rotted out.  I have to pick it up off the ground to open/close it at this point and it needs to be rebuilt.  I'm leaning towards building my own steel gate(s) to replace it.  Here are some related links:

Building a 15' Metal Property Gate
Installing Two Giant Property Gates
A TRUE No Sag Gate | 12ft Wide Steel Frame w/ Cedar
Weld-On Barrel Hinge

I may have a need for this biometric cabinet lock at some point. 

Fingerprint Lock Cabinet Locks Biometric Keyless Wooden Box Furniture Drawer Fingerprint Locks,Suitable for Home &Office (M)

At some point, I want to wall mount a tablet to provide access to Home Assistant.  Here is some information on wall mounting tablets.

My cheap smart home system | HomeAssistant Wall Panel
Recommended android tablet device for a wall mounted display?
Fully Kiosk Browser + Home Assistant
This is my magnetic wall mount setup with wireless charging
How I built my Home Assistant touchscreen
5 things to know about wall mounted home automation tablets
VidaMount On-Wall Tablet Mount - Samsung Tab A 7.0
(How To) Amazon Fire HD 8 Tablet Ring Doorbell Display and Dakboard Kiosk
Can I run a Fire HD 10 tablet without a battery in it?

Here is one just about the dashboard for fun

I'm *finally* happy with my HA dashboard!