I just did that.
Gaming is OK, Multimedia is OK. Video conferencing with screen share is a bit problematic. I miss some functions from MS Excel. I do not need Adobe products.
But in general I am happy. (Opensuse Tumbleweed).
Happier than 3 years ago, when i first tried to go Linux full time. (Ubuntu)
I have Nous A1T with Tasmota firmware (they are available pre-flashed) for the normal power sockets and Shelly 1PM for in-wall Installation. Both work with home assistant flawlessly.
Edit: Shelly tries to communicate with outside servers (cant remember exactly which one, might only be time server and update server, but unsure) so they are in a VLAN without Internet connection)
This is what I do. Monitor power consumption with home assistant and a 15 buck wifi plug. If the value falls below a certain threshhold for a few minutes, homeassistantt sends a notification to my app.
All local, no cloud, easy, cheap.
It’s about fun. You will find people who still like to dance with you, even if you think you are not a pro.
Also it is not about hard skill but about the level of fervency! If you dance with confidence, it will look even better