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.
I Opened My Patio Bench After a Storm and Found Mold. Here's What I Do Differently Now.
After finding moldy cushions in my "waterproof" bench, I learned to evaluate outdoor storage like tech specs. Here's what actually keeps things dry.
My 8.3-Mile Commute Destroyed One of These Bags. The Other? Still Going.
After 18 months on the same SF commute, one bag's buckles still feel new while the other's binding is fuzzing. The $40 difference isn't the real story.
I Got Embarrassed on a Zoom Call. Then I Spent 3 Weeks Testing Desk Stability.
At max height, one frame wobbled 12mm while the other stayed at 6mm. After 3 weeks of testing, here's why the price gap doesn't tell the whole story.
I Destroyed 3 Workbenches Before Finding One That Could Handle a 427 Big Block
After destroying 3 workbenches (yes, really), I found the features that actually matter for automotive work. Hint: divide that weight rating by three.
The Zipper That Failed at Month 4 (And What It Told Me About These Two Bags)
One zipper failed at month 4. After 47 flights and 12 countries with both bags, that small failure revealed everything about which one's actually worth it.
I Tore Apart Two $3,000 Sofas to See Which Brand Actually Lasts
After tearing both apart, the Oxford lost half as much cushion firmness over two years. But the Cleon's weaker frame surprised me more than the price gap.
I Put LIFX and Hue in the Same Room for 6 Months. Here's What I'd Actually Buy.
After 180 days with both systems, the winner came down to one question I wish someone had asked me before I bought. Here's what actually matters.
I Tracked Every Sag and Scratch on Two Garage Systems for 6 Months (Yes, There's a Spreadsheet)
Six months, two systems, one spreadsheet. The $370 price gap between Elfa and FastTrack tells a different story than I expected.
I Bought Both the WANDRD PRVKE and Shimoda Explore V2. Here's What 47 Shoots Taught Me.
The $230 price gap doesn't tell the whole story. After 47 shoots, one bag's zipper started failing while the other surprised me completely.
We Tracked Everything: Boot Times, Battery Life, and Profanity Counts on 2 Linux Laptops
Six months, two laptops, one coffee spill. The $400 price gap doesn't tell the real story. Here's which one actually won for daily dev work.
My GR1 Started Hurting at Mile 3. The Mystery Ranch Didn't. Here's Why.
500 miles, 35 lbs, two $350 packs. The GR1 gave me shoulder hotspots by mile 3. The Mystery Ranch didn't. But one developed a hole first.
I Tested Hay and Normann Copenhagen Sofas in My Living Room for 6 Months. Here's What Actually Held Up.
After 6 months of stress-testing both sofas, the foam density difference told the real story. One started softening after just 4 weeks.