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Solar Sheds, Smart Gardens, and a Reality Check from CES 2026 with TJ Huddleston – HGG670

In this episode of Home Gadget Geeks, Jim Collison is joined by TJ Huddleston to talk through real-world tech experiences—from navigating a rare Level 3 snow emergency in Ohio to building a solar-powered backyard shed and automating a large garden. The conversation spans TJ’s hands-on shed install (including a wild delivery using a “shed mule”), powering outdoor spaces with solar and an EcoFlow battery, and the realities of running solar gear through a Midwest winter. Jim and TJ also dig into smart irrigation, weather stations, soil sensors, and why native plants and automation matter when you’re managing a big garden. The episode wraps with TJ’s first-time experience at CES 2026, including why robots were everywhere, why none felt revolutionary, and what CES still does best: bringing people together. They also preview upcoming topics on HomeTech.fm, including growing concerns around Z-Wave and future smart-home regulation. If you’re into practical home tech, solar, automation, gardening, or just honest takes on CES hype—this one’s for you. 👍 Like, subscribe, and check out more episodes at theaverageguy.tv Chapters 0:04 – Welcome to Home Gadget Geeks Jim introduces episode 670 and guest TJ Huddleston. 7:54 – Snow Emergency in Ohio vs Nebraska 11 inches of snow, a Level 3 snow emergency, and how Ohio’s rules compare to Nebraska’s approach. 13:47 – CES 2026 First Impressions TJ’s overall take on CES, interviews, and why nothing felt truly revolutionary this year. 21:01 – Why TJ Needed a Shed No garage, no basement, and the motivation behind adding a backyard shed. 24:13 – Shed Delivery with a “Shed Mule” A tight delivery, neighbor coordination, fence removal, and a determined driver. 26:31 – Solar Powering the Shed (EcoFlow Setup) Using a 400W panel and portable battery to avoid trenching, permits, and high costs. 33:12 – Winter Solar Reality Checks Cold batteries, charging limits, and realistic expectations for winter solar. 34:47 – Gardening at Scale 12 raised beds, clay soil, and why watering becomes the biggest challenge. 37:54 – Wildflowers, Sunflowers, and Neighbors Front-yard wildflowers, edible sunflowers, and community reactions. 40:00 – DIY Irrigation Strategies Hose timers, Zigbee devices, and plans for per-bed irrigation control. 43:54 – Soil Sensors and Automation Logic Using weather stations and moisture data to automate watering decisions. 49:14 – CES Robots Everywhere Robot mowers, vacuums, humanoids—and why the software still isn’t ready. 49:54 – Vegas, CES Logistics, and Connectivity Issues Crowds, poor cellular service, and why CES is exhausting but valuable. 1:05:18 – Z-Wave Concerns and Future Topics Upcoming discussions on spectrum, regulation, and smart-home stability. 1:07:35 – Upcoming Guests and Wrap-Up What’s coming next on Home Gadget Geeks and HomeTech.fm.