About HomeLab Starter

HomeLab Starter 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 Starter is operated by Paperkite Technologies.