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 Tracked Carry-On Sizes for 40 Airlines So You Don't Get Ryanair'd at the Gate
I compiled carry-on dimensions for 40 airlines after watching someone pay a brutal gate fee. Here's the size that actually fits everywhere.

Why Fixing My $80 Smart Speaker Was Illegal in Some States But Not Others
Your right to repair your own electronics depends entirely on where you live. Here's how all 50 states scored, from A to F, in 2024.

What Finally Clicked About Modular Storage After My Third Pointless Target Run
I spent 5 years obsessing over software architecture, then realized my apartment storage was a mess of technical debt. Here's the systems approach that fixed it.

I Ignored Furniture Connectors for 15 Years. Then My Bookshelf Started Drifting Apart.
Cam locks, barrel bolts, knockdown fittings: I finally learned what's actually holding my furniture together after 15 years of ignoring the hardware.

I've Moved 9 Times in 15 Years. Here's the Furniture That Actually Survived.
9 moves taught me which furniture survives and which falls apart. My cost-per-move formula shows what's actually worth buying for renters.

A $400 Repair Bill Changed How I Shop for Electronics Forever
After a $400 repair bill, I created a simple 5-Year Cost Test that's saved me thousands on electronics. Here's the exact framework I use before buying anything.

The 2.4 GHz Setting I Had Wrong for 2 Years (And Why My Bulbs Kept Disconnecting)
One wrong 2.4 GHz setting caused two years of smart bulb dropouts. Here's the 20 MHz fix that finally stopped the disconnections for good.

I Tested 7 'Modular' Media Consoles and Most of Them Lied About Expandability
I tested 7 "modular" media consoles and ranked them on real expandability. Most brands lied. Here's what actually lets you upgrade without starting over.

I Spent 3 Hours Overthinking a Closet System. The Actual Assembly Took 45 Minutes.
3 hours of research, 45 minutes of actual work. Here's how to assemble a rental-friendly closet system with zero power tools and zero wall damage.

We Tried One Big Shared Desk for the Kids. It Lasted 4 Days.
Our shared homework desk failed in 4 days. Here's the modular pod system that actually works for multiple kids in small spaces.

I Thought My Roof Was Enough. My Warped Wicker Proved Me Wrong.
My $2,400 mistake taught me covered porches don't protect furniture. Here's the $80 sensor setup that shows you exactly where moisture and UV actually hit.

How I Finally Got My Fairphone Camera Module Working After 3 Failed Attempts
After 3 failed swaps, I learned the exact compatibility checks and techniques that actually work. Here's what most Fairphone guides don't tell you.