Self-hosted guides for the homelab enthusiast

Step-by-step guide to exposing self-hosted services securely using Cloudflare Tunnel — no port forwarding, no dynamic DNS, and free SSL. Covers Docker setup, Nginx Proxy Manager integration, and Zero Trust access policies.

Master DNS filtering for your homelab. Learn how Pi-hole, AdGuard Home, and Unblock work to block ads, malware, and trackers at the network level. Includes setup, blocklists, and advanced DoH/DoT configuration.

Deploy AdGuard Home via Docker for network-wide ad blocking, parental controls, and DNS privacy. Covers Compose setup, upstream DNS, and Pi-hole migration.

A complete guide to installing and configuring Pi-hole for network-wide ad blocking. Covers Docker deployment, DNS configuration, blocklist management, and performance tuning.

A complete guide to building a Ubiquiti UniFi network for your homelab. Covers router selection, AP placement, VLAN segmentation, and the UniFi Network Application.

Compare the best self-hosted VPN options for your homelab. We cover WireGuard, Tailscale, Headscale, and NetBird to help you choose the right remote-access solution.