Welcome to Built By Pete, the official companion blog to the YouTube channel where we turn complex tech, smart home automation, DIY and networking challenges into simple, step-by-step projects and guides.
Is Plug-In Solar finally legal in the UK? For years, if you watched DIY creators in Germany or mainland Europe unbox a sleek £500 solar panel kit, hook it up to a balcony railing, plug it into a standard wall socket, and watch their electricity…
IP Rating Checker: When choosing electrical gear for your workshop, garden, or outdoor projects, you’ll often see an “IP Rating” on the packaging—for example, IP55 or IP67. These ratings are not just random numbers; they are a standardized way of telling you exactly how well…
If you’ve ever spent any time looking into DIY home solar, you’ve probably come to the same realization I did: it can get incredibly complicated, incredibly fast. Between navigating permit applications, configuring massive battery arrays, and dropping thousands of pounds before you even generate a…
When you’re planning a new circuit, a voltage drop calculator is essential — whether it’s running power to a garden shed, a new workshop machine, or an EV charger—getting the cable size right is the most critical step. If your cable is too thin or…
DIY Measurement Converter: We have all been there. You are working on a project in your workshop, or maybe you are tackling a repair in an older home, and you hit a wall: your plans are in inches, but your materials (or your tools) are…
Need a perfect hold without splitting your wood? Even the best projects fail with the wrong pilot hole. Using the right drill bit prevents timber from splitting and ensures the screw grips properly for a lasting hold. I have created a pilot hole size calculator…
Is Plug-In Solar finally legal in the UK? For years, if you watched DIY creators in Germany or mainland Europe unbox a sleek £500 solar panel kit, hook it up to a balcony railing, plug it into a standard wall socket, and watch their electricity…
If you’ve ever spent any time looking into DIY home solar, you’ve probably come to the same realization I did: it can get incredibly complicated, incredibly fast. Between navigating permit applications, configuring massive battery arrays, and dropping thousands of pounds before you even generate a…
DIY Measurement Converter: We have all been there. You are working on a project in your workshop, or maybe you are tackling a repair in an older home, and you hit a wall: your plans are in inches, but your materials (or your tools) are…
