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 Tested 47 Cable Clips During Shoots. Most Lost Stickiness in a Week.
I tested 47 cable clips during shoots. Half lost stickiness in a week. Here's the 3-tier system that actually keeps your desk setup from falling apart.
The Furniture Mistake That Kept My Airbnb Under 4.5 Stars for 8 Months
Furniture complaints tanked my rating for months. Here's the ROI data on modular vs traditional pieces, plus what actually stops guest complaints.
My Colleague's Cat Destroyed a $3,200 Sofa in 6 Weeks. Here's What I Learned Testing Alternatives.
I built a robotic claw tester to find truly cat-proof furniture. After thousands of strikes, Sunbrella beat Crypton. Here's why thread count doesn't matter.
I Finally Figured Out What Actually Counts for the Home Office Deduction (After 3 Years of Missing Out)
The IRS doesn't care about your fancy desk. It cares about exclusive use. Here's what actually qualifies (and the mistake I made for 3 years).
We Bought the Wrong Storage System 4 Times. Here's What Finally Worked.
After 4 failed storage purchases, we built a simple framework for picking modular furniture that actually works together. Here's what we finally got right.
My Cats Destroyed 2 Desk Setups Before I Found One That Actually Works
Six modular desks, two wrecked setups, and one clear winner. Here's what actually matters for streaming (hint: it's not the RGB).
How I Stopped Buying Reading Chairs That Became Expensive Coat Racks
Stop guessing at reading chairs. An interior architect shares the 60-30-10 space formula that turns cramped corners into nooks you'll actually use.
The $1,200 Sectional We Bought My Dad Was a Trap. What I'd Look for Now.
We bought my dad a $1,200 sectional that became a trap. Here's what seat height, depth, and firmness numbers actually matter for aging parents.
I Spent Way Too Long Learning About Furniture Certifications. Here's the Short Version.
OEKO-TEX has 4 product classes with wildly different chemical limits. I'll show you which one your sofa actually needs, and how to verify it's legit.
I Measured 47 Smart Home Devices for 30 Days. My Wi-Fi Plugs Were the Worst Offenders.
I tested 47 smart devices for a month. Wi-Fi plugs used 20x more standby power than Zigbee sensors. Here's what the actual wattage numbers revealed.
We Bought an $800 Robot Vacuum and Then Sabotaged It With Our Couch
Your robot vacuum needs 4+ inches of clearance, but most sofa legs are under 3 inches. Here's how to fix that without ruining your hardwood floors.
I Spent 6 Months Beating Up Magnetic and Buckle Bag Clips. Here's What Actually Broke.
After 1,000 cycles, 100+ drops, and temperature extremes from -10°F to 130°F, here's exactly where magnetic clips fail and buckles don't.