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 Used to Think Modular Construction Was Cheap Junk. Here's What Changed My Mind.
I dismissed modular as flimsy junk for years. Then I saw the 2025 data: 30-50% faster builds, 20% labor savings, and quality that rivals traditional methods.
I Accidentally Sat on My Half-Built Shelf. The Click-Lock Joints Survived.
Click-lock joints sound flimsy until you test them. Here's how snap connections actually distribute load better than screws, and what to look for before you buy.
What 47 Broken Shelf Units at My Repair Cafe Taught Me About Buying Furniture
47 broken shelves, one pattern: it's always the connectors. Here's how to spot which click-lock, tension-fit, or magnetic systems will actually survive your next move.
My Tiny Portland Apartment Became a Testing Lab for Recycled Furniture. Here's What Held Up.
I've stress-tested recycled plastic furniture for years. The molecularly recycled connectors outperformed wood, but one brand's ocean plastic shelving surprised me most.
I Tracked Every Dollar I Spent on Gadgets for 5 Years. Modular Tech Saved Me $1,400.
I tracked every tech purchase for 5 years. Turns out the Fairphone and Framework Laptop weren't just eco-friendly, they saved me $1,400 in replacements.
I Wasted $400 on a Bookcase That Didn't Fit My Dormer. Never Again.
I scanned my attic with LiDAR before buying anything. Turns out the ceiling dipped 4 inches lower than I thought. Here's the full workflow I use now.
I Spent $850 at a Chiropractor Before I Figured Out My $300 Desk Setup
I paid $850 to a chiropractor before realizing a $30 monitor arm would fix most of my problems. Here's the 90-day system that finally worked.
I Bought a $3,400 Sofa That Didn't Fit. Then I Tested 12 AR Furniture Apps.
After a $3,400 sofa disaster, I tested 12 AR furniture apps. Most are marketing fluff, but one free combo beat every branded tool I tried.
My Friend's Modular Sofa Broke After 8 Years. The Company Said 'Lifetime' Meant 7.
His 'lifetime' warranty expired at year 7. After 11 claims across 40 countries, I tracked which brands actually pay out (and how to prove yours).
My 1920s Living Room Forced Me to Become a Modular Couch Expert
I spreadsheet couches like laptops. Of 8 brands tested, one has the best connector system, but the 0% APR fine print is where most buyers get tripped up.
I Had One Week to Fit a Guest Bed in My 450-Square-Foot Studio. Here's What Actually Worked.
Voice-controlled wall beds and app-powered sofa sleepers are real now. Here's what actually works in tiny apartments (and what's just expensive hype).
My Tech Pouch Survived a Thai Monsoon (And 3 Others Didn't)
I tested 4 popular tech pouches across monsoons, spills, and TSA checks. Most failed within weeks. Here's what actually held up (and what to skip).