Home modes vs Routines vs SmartApp Rules or am I confused?

Have you tried to use the smart app “Rule Machine”.

You could do all of this using one rule most likely. It really combines the best of rules and routines and pretty much everything into one little package.

Take a look:

Do a search, you will find all kinds of great info on this app.

And it will definitely make your ST home automatons much more enjoyable.