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.
How I Stopped Untangling Necklaces Every Morning (After 3 Wrong Trays)
After trying 3 jewelry trays that didn't fit, I found Stackers. Here's why modular beats fixed organizers if your collection keeps growing.
What 40 Pounds of RPG Manuals Taught Me About Floating Shelf Physics
After testing popular floating shelf brackets with 80 lbs of RPG books, here's why most weight ratings are lies and what actually keeps your shelves up.
I Treated My Pegboard Like a Tech Stack and Finally Stopped Losing My SD Card Reader
I finally stopped losing my SD card reader by treating my pegboard like a tech stack. Here's the zone system that turned my wall into a real workspace.
I Ruined a $200 Bottle Before I Understood Temperature Swings. Here's What I Learned.
After ruining a $200 bottle, I tested 7 modular wine storage systems. Turns out temperature stability beats hitting the "perfect" 55°F every time.
Why I Keep Reaching for the OP-1 Over the Volca Modular (After 6 Months)
After 6 months of daily use, one synth won 9 out of 10 times. But it's not for the reason you'd expect from the $1,200 price gap.
I Spent 18 Years Building Studio Racks. Here's How I Pick Room Divider Shelves.
After 18 years building studio racks, I tested Kallax, Tylko, and Yamazaki shelves. Here's which one actually works as a long-term room divider.
My Kallax Shelf Started Sagging After 18 Months. My Muji Shelf Didn't.
After 50 months of abuse in my studio, one shelf sagged and one didn't. The price difference isn't why you'd expect that result.
I Beat Up Two $150+ Bags for 3 Years. Here's Which One Survived.
After 1,095 commute days and 214 rainy rides, one bag's seams started failing at month 18. The other made it to month 28. The winner surprised me.
47ms vs 85ms: Why I'm Returning My Nanoleaf After Testing Both Gaming Setups
47ms vs 85ms latency sounds small until you're gaming. After 30 days with both setups, the $200 cheaper option isn't the one I'm keeping.
I Tracked 47 Metrics on Two Furniture Systems for 6 Months. Cable Management Won.
We split 200 employees between Steelcase and Herman Miller for 6 months. The winner came down to something most buyers never test.
3 Broken Zippers Later, I Finally Found the Right Business Travel Backpack
After 47 flights with both bags, the winner surprised me. It's not about quality anymore, it's about which type of traveler you are.
Why I Can't Give You a Simple Answer on Boundary Supply vs Aer
Six months, 12 countries, two full gear ecosystems. The winner depends on one thing most reviews completely miss about your travel style.