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 Melted a $2,000 Synth Rack, So I Tested Every Cooling Solution I Could Find
modular-electronics

I Melted a $2,000 Synth Rack, So I Tested Every Cooling Solution I Could Find

After my synth rack melted itself, I tested thermal pads, fans, and even liquid cooling. The winner wasn't what the specs predicted.

MFMaya FarahaniSeptember 20, 20258 min read
Why My First 3 Foam Replacements Failed (And What I Finally Learned)
modular-furniture

Why My First 3 Foam Replacements Failed (And What I Finally Learned)

I wasted money on 3 foam replacements before learning density, ILD, and compression set work together. Here's the weight-to-surface formula that finally worked.

MDMarco DelgadoSeptember 19, 20259 min read
My Shelf Collapsed and Took $2,400 Worth of Gear With It. Here's How I Test Them Now.
modular-furniture

My Shelf Collapsed and Took $2,400 Worth of Gear With It. Here's How I Test Them Now.

After a $2,400 shelf disaster, I developed a simple water jug test to check weight limits at home. Here's the exact process I use before loading anything heavy.

CMCarlos MendezSeptember 19, 20257 min read
I Trusted the 50 lb Rating. Here's What 35 lbs of Books Actually Did.
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I Trusted the 50 lb Rating. Here's What 35 lbs of Books Actually Did.

My shelf was rated for 50 lbs. It failed at 35. Here's the free smartphone test that shows you the real weight limit before your books hit the floor.

CMCarlos MendezSeptember 19, 202510 min read
I Broke Down 6 Modular Sofa Warranties Line by Line. Here's the Real Cost Per Year.
buying-guides

I Broke Down 6 Modular Sofa Warranties Line by Line. Here's the Real Cost Per Year.

I read the fine print on 6 modular sofa warranties so you don't have to. Spoiler: "lifetime" coverage rarely means what you think it does.

MJMarcus JohnsonSeptember 19, 20257 min read
I Wasted $2,000 on Matching Office Furniture Before I Figured This Out
modular-furniture

I Wasted $2,000 on Matching Office Furniture Before I Figured This Out

I blew $2K on matching furniture before realizing the LEGO approach works better. Here's the 4-block system that actually adapts to small apartments.

DSDaniela SerranoSeptember 18, 20257 min read
I Built a Spreadsheet to Figure Out If My Lovesac Was a Waste of Money. Here's What I Found.
buying-guides

I Built a Spreadsheet to Figure Out If My Lovesac Was a Waste of Money. Here's What I Found.

I tracked 47 sofa resale prices for 14 months and built a calculator to prove modular furniture costs less over 5 years. The math isn't even close.

ELEmma LindqvistSeptember 18, 20258 min read
How I Built My Home Theater Over 28 Months (Starting With Just $500)
modular-electronics

How I Built My Home Theater Over 28 Months (Starting With Just $500)

I stopped saving for the perfect $8K setup and built my home theater piece by piece over 28 months. Started with $500, zero regrets.

MCMaya ChenSeptember 18, 20258 min read
My Frayed Charging Cable Has Ruined More Days Than Any Missing Knife
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My Frayed Charging Cable Has Ruined More Days Than Any Missing Knife

I spent a week tracking what I actually carry before buying any gear. Three modules, one photo audit, and a system that scales without stuffing your pockets.

ATAlex ThorntonSeptember 17, 20256 min read
I Fix Electronics for a Living and Still Got Fooled by Staged Furniture Photos
buying-guides

I Fix Electronics for a Living and Still Got Fooled by Staged Furniture Photos

I repair electronics professionally and still bought a $2,000 cardboard sofa. Here's my 7-question checklist that catches cheap furniture before you do.

SISam IshikawaSeptember 17, 20258 min read
How I Stopped Dragging Planters Around and Actually Planned My Tiny Backyard
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How I Stopped Dragging Planters Around and Actually Planned My Tiny Backyard

I redesigned a neighbor's 12x15 foot yard in 20 minutes using AR. Here's the full process for planning small backyards without moving a single brick.

MCMarcus ChenSeptember 17, 20257 min read
I've Assembled the Same KALLAX Shelf 7 Times. Here's What I Finally Started Doing.
modular-furniture

I've Assembled the Same KALLAX Shelf 7 Times. Here's What I Finally Started Doing.

After 7 moves across 40 countries, I started treating furniture like code: versioned, documented, and QR-tagged. Here's the system that actually works.

JWJordan WalshSeptember 16, 20259 min read