! Starting Small: How a Pi-hole Can Kickstart Your Homelab Journey Introduction: Taking the First Step Starting a homelab is exciting, but it can also feel intimidating. Many people hesitate, believing they need to invest in expensive new hardware or fear they won’t be able to maintain it. The truth? A homelab isn’t about flashy setups—it’s about repurposing what you have, experimenting, and learning as you go. One of the simplest and most impactful ways to begin your homelab journey is with a tool like Pi-hole, a network-wide ad blocker that doubles as an introduction to the homelab world.