Things I'm building, breaking, and learning.
Project write-ups, SEO experiments, automation notes, and honest lessons from my own builds — MeowTested, client sites, and whatever's currently on the bench.
Rebuilding This Site: Two SVG Cats, a Physics Toy Mouse, and a One-File Design System Swap
A technical build log of this site's redesign — swapping an entire dark theme for a warm editorial one without touching most components, and building interactive cats that respect accessibility, brand rules, and your click targets.
DriftHaven: Building an AI Video Pipeline on One 16 GB GPU (Every Wall I Hit)
The unfiltered iteration log of DriftHaven — an automated pipeline that turns a prompt into a branded, 3-hour 4K ambience video overnight: the VRAM ceiling hunt, the emoji that crashed production, and why AV1 saved the project.
Building MeowTested: Running My Own Site Like a Client Engagement
The full build story of MeowTested — an Astro affiliate content site with a real tester network, a Search Console-driven content loop, and one big business-model pivot.
Top 5 AI Automation Workflows for Local Service Businesses
Discover practical, easy-to-implement AI workflows that HVAC companies, plumbers, electricians, and local contractors can use to save time, close more leads, and improve customer service.