In an innovative demonstration of how PubNub can power the Internet of Things (IoT), the author built a model house equipped with various IoT features, such as a garage door, lights, and a mobile app, to showcase real-time communication capabilities. This project aimed to illustrate PubNub's role as a real-time network enabling IoT devices to interact, akin to a CDN. The model house, crafted using laser-cut materials and assembled with Arduino components, faced challenges like scaling misalignments and connectivity issues, which were humorously attributed to the Ethernet shield resetting whenever the garage door was opened. Despite these obstacles, the project successfully highlighted the potential of IoT and home automation, with a narrative that invites readers to explore further in the series' second installment.