My name is Aria Shaw, and I’m a Digital Plumber.
I find broken, leaking, or missing pipes on the internet—specifically, the gaps in knowledge between powerful tools and the ambitious people who need to use them. I thrive on untangling complexity and turning it into a clear, repeatable process.
I build definitive, battle-tested guides for business owners who refuse to be held hostage by consulting fees and vendor lock-in.
Every playbook you find here is:
This garden is my answer to the frustration of:
It’s a quiet corner of the internet dedicated to the craft of building robust, independent systems. It is the collection of guides I wish existed when I was stuck.
I build these playbooks for:
If you’re the kind of person who reads the docs and the source code, you’re in the right place.
The best solution to a complex problem isn’t a magic black box—it’s a crystal-clear set of instructions.
Each playbook is designed to be the only resource you need on that specific topic. No endless rabbit holes of “see also” links.
I show my work. Every script is commented, every decision is explained, every gotcha is documented.
Long-form, comprehensive playbooks covering:
Open-source scripts and calculators:
For those who want everything in one place: 5 integrated modules, 68+ tools, 2,000+ pages of documentation.
No subscriptions, no vendor lock-in. You execute, you own.
I’ve spent years in the trenches:
This isn’t theory—it’s field-tested knowledge distilled into repeatable processes.
I’m always learning and always curious about what problems you’re solving.
This isn’t a blog—it’s a curated digital garden. Think of it as a reference library that grows organically.
If you’ve ever felt stuck between vendor marketing and cryptic documentation, this garden was built for you.
Welcome. Let’s build something robust together.