The Modular Product & System Database

A comprehensive resource for modular products and systems - helping consumers build adaptable, sustainable, and cost-effective product ecosystems with compatibility matrices, upgrade paths, and total cost of ownership analysis.

We Had a Kallax Collapse. Now I Do Beam Stress Calculations for Fun.
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We Had a Kallax Collapse. Now I Do Beam Stress Calculations for Fun.

After a Kallax shelf collapsed under Gloomhaven, I started doing load calculations. Here's how to reinforce shelves and pack cubes like server racks.

ATAlex ThorntonOctober 20, 20259 min read
The $12 Anchor That Changed How I Install Garage Wall Panels
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The $12 Anchor That Changed How I Install Garage Wall Panels

Snap toggles cost $12 and hold way more than plastic anchors ever will. Here's my full method for mounting garage panels when you can't hit studs.

DNDavid NakamuraOctober 20, 20258 min read
I Spent 3 Months Testing Smart Furniture for My Aging Parents. Here's What Actually Works.
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I Spent 3 Months Testing Smart Furniture for My Aging Parents. Here's What Actually Works.

After 3 months testing smart furniture for my parents, most "aging in place" advice is outdated. Here's what actually works when you add sensors and voice control.

ATAlejandra ThorntonOctober 20, 20257 min read
I Used AR Apps to Plan My Murphy Bed Layout and Saved Myself 3 Inches of Regret
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I Used AR Apps to Plan My Murphy Bed Layout and Saved Myself 3 Inches of Regret

AR room scanning tools can catch clearance problems before you buy. Here's how I planned my murphy bed layout digitally and avoided a costly 3-inch mistake.

CMCarlos MendezOctober 19, 20258 min read
I Fixed My Wobbly Shelving Unit in 3 Hours After It Swayed for 3 Years
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I Fixed My Wobbly Shelving Unit in 3 Hours After It Swayed for 3 Years

Your wobbly shelf isn't random. It's usually just 2-3 failing joints. Here's the diagnostic process and permanent cam lock fix I use on client projects.

MJMarcus JohnsonOctober 19, 20259 min read
How I Fit 7 Days of Clothes in a Carry-On (After Years of Overpacking)
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How I Fit 7 Days of Clothes in a Carry-On (After Years of Overpacking)

I tested compression vs regular packing cubes and the results surprised me. Here's the exact 4-cube setup that fits 7 days in any carry-on.

MFMaya FarahaniOctober 19, 20257 min read
We Moved Our Sectional 3 Times Before Finding the Sweet Spot. Here's the Formula.
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We Moved Our Sectional 3 Times Before Finding the Sweet Spot. Here's the Formula.

We moved our sectional 3 times before nailing the viewing angle math. Here's the exact formula for placing every seat in the sweet spot.

MDMarco DelgadoOctober 18, 20259 min read
I Wasted $200 on Bathroom Speakers Before Learning the 3-Zone Method
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I Wasted $200 on Bathroom Speakers Before Learning the 3-Zone Method

Skip the whole-home chaos. This 3-zone method focuses on kitchen, living room, and bedroom first, so your speakers actually stay synced without breaking your budget.

ELEmma LindqvistOctober 18, 20258 min read
I Spent 2 Hours Measuring My Drawers Wrong. Here's What I Learned.
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I Spent 2 Hours Measuring My Drawers Wrong. Here's What I Learned.

I wasted 2 hours measuring drawers wrong before figuring out the trick: measure front, middle, and back. Drawers warp over time. Here's the full system.

MCMaya ChenOctober 18, 20257 min read
The $47 Light Panels That Made Me Feel Dumb for Almost Buying Nanoleaf
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The $47 Light Panels That Made Me Feel Dumb for Almost Buying Nanoleaf

I tested 11 Nanoleaf alternatives over 4 months. The $47 Govee panels deliver 90% of the quality at half the price, and one budget pick genuinely surprised me.

MCMarcus ChenOctober 17, 20259 min read
I Spent 3 Months Testing Waterproof Sprays on My Patio Cushions. Here's What Actually Works.
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I Spent 3 Months Testing Waterproof Sprays on My Patio Cushions. Here's What Actually Works.

I tested Scotchgard, 303 Fabric Guard, and a budget spray on my patio cushions for 3 months. Here's what the moisture sensor data actually showed.

ATAlex ThorntonOctober 17, 20256 min read
I Built a Closet Organizer for $187 Using Spreadsheets and SketchUp
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I Built a Closet Organizer for $187 Using Spreadsheets and SketchUp

I planned my closet like a software sprint, tracked costs in a spreadsheet, and built a custom organizer for $187. Here's the full breakdown for renters.

DSDaniela SerranoOctober 17, 20257 min read