About HomeLab.Guide
HomeLab.Guide is a resource for anyone interested in building their own home lab — from beginners setting up their first server to experienced sysadmins optimizing their setup.
We cover hardware reviews, networking guides, storage solutions, virtualization, and everything in between.
Why build a home lab?
- Learning — Hands-on experience with enterprise technology at home.
- Privacy — Run your own services instead of depending on cloud providers.
- Cost savings — Used enterprise hardware is incredibly affordable.
- Fun — There's something deeply satisfying about building your own infrastructure.
Our approach
Every guide aims to be:
- Practical — Real setup instructions from actual experience.
- Honest — We cover the trade-offs, power costs, and noise levels.
- Budget-conscious — Most setups can start under $200.
HomeLab.Guide is operated by Paperkite Technologies.