Self-hosted guides for the homelab enthusiast

Compare Traefik, Nginx Proxy Manager, and Caddy head-to-head for your homelab reverse proxy. Docker Compose configs, decision tree, performance benchmarks, Proxmox deployment, and Cloudflare Tunnel integration — all updated for 2026.

Learn the networking fundamentals every homelab needs: IP addressing, VLANs, subnetting, firewall rules, and how to wire them together. Designed for beginners with copy-paste commands.

Real cable specs, tools, termination techniques, and layout planning for homelab Ethernet networks from 1 GbE to 10 GbE.

A step-by-step guide to planning, assembling, and wiring a homelab server rack. Covers rack sizes, power, cooling, cable management, and noise reduction.

The best managed switches for homelabs in 2026, from 1 GbE to 10 GbE SFP+. Real specs, noise levels, power draw, and VLAN configuration.

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.