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

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.

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After 3 months testing smart furniture for my parents, most "aging in place" advice is outdated.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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.