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
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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.

JRJordan RiveraAugust 17, 202510 min read
Why Fixing My $80 Smart Speaker Was Illegal in Some States But Not Others
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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.

JWJenny WongAugust 16, 20257 min read
What Finally Clicked About Modular Storage After My Third Pointless Target Run
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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.

EBEthan BrooksAugust 16, 202510 min read
I Ignored Furniture Connectors for 15 Years. Then My Bookshelf Started Drifting Apart.
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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.

SBSarah BrennanAugust 16, 202510 min read
I've Moved 9 Times in 15 Years. Here's the Furniture That Actually Survived.
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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.

CDCarmen DelgadoAugust 15, 20257 min read
A $400 Repair Bill Changed How I Shop for Electronics Forever
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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.

VPVikram PatelAugust 15, 20258 min read
The 2.4 GHz Setting I Had Wrong for 2 Years (And Why My Bulbs Kept Disconnecting)
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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.

PSPriya SharmaAugust 14, 20257 min read
I Tested 7 'Modular' Media Consoles and Most of Them Lied About Expandability
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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.

PVPriya VenkateshAugust 14, 20258 min read
I Spent 3 Hours Overthinking a Closet System. The Actual Assembly Took 45 Minutes.
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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.

FOFarah OkonkwoAugust 14, 20259 min read
We Tried One Big Shared Desk for the Kids. It Lasted 4 Days.
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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.

ATAlejandra ThorntonAugust 13, 20257 min read
I Thought My Roof Was Enough. My Warped Wicker Proved Me Wrong.
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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.

APArjun PatelAugust 13, 20259 min read
How I Finally Got My Fairphone Camera Module Working After 3 Failed Attempts
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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.

DNDavid NakamuraAugust 13, 20259 min read