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Self-hosting n8n with Docker: complete setup guide
Run n8n on your own hardware with Docker Compose — persistent storage, HTTPS, backups and the gotchas nobody mentions. A practical UK-focused walkthrough.
Building in public — AI, automation & side hustles
Where Ideas Take Shape
AI-driven tools, creative automation, and digital products — built from the shed, shipped to the world.
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Automate Your Invoices and Admin with n8n
Stop losing evenings to invoicing, chasing payments and filing receipts. Here is how UK freelancers and small businesses can use n8n to automate the boring bits, with real workflows you can build today.
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n8n + Telegram: Build a Personal Assistant Bot That Actually Does Stuff
Turn Telegram into a proper personal assistant using n8n. Capture notes, set reminders, query your own data and get a daily briefing — all self-hosted and private.
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How to Scrape Websites with n8n (Legally and Reliably)
A practical, UK-friendly guide to building web scrapers in n8n that don't get blocked, don't break the law, and don't fall over the moment a site changes its HTML.
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Build Your First AI Workflow in n8n This Weekend
A practical, UK-friendly guide to building your first AI-powered automation in n8n over a weekend — from install to a working workflow that saves you real time.
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SubRadar
Live dashboard tracking the top 75 Reddit subreddits across Side Hustles, AI, and Discount communities. Sortable, pinnable, CSV export — and a weekly newsletter.
Launch appSheddad Shop
Crafted apparel and maker-culture merchandise under the Shed Dad Clothing sub-brand. Premium quality gear for those who build with their hands and their minds.
Visit shopAI Automation Workflows
Open-source n8n workflows, Ghost integrations, and automation blueprints. Real tools built for real side-hustle problems — documented and ready to deploy.
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