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.
The $300 Mistake I Made Buying My First Turntable
Most beginners buy the turntable first. That's backwards, and it'll cost you. Here's the order that actually saves money (and sounds better).
I Spent $2K on Office Ergonomics But My Garage Workbench Was a Wobbly Mess
I optimized my office setup down to the centimeter, then realized my garage workbench was trash. Here's what actually matters for automotive work.
How I Spent $4,200 on Furniture My Kids Outgrew in 18 Months (And What I Buy Now)
I tracked every dollar: $4,200 on furniture my kids outgrew in 18 months. Now I use a tech-style spec sheet before buying anything. Here's the framework.
We Measured 7 Sectionals Before I Understood the Real Difference Between Square and Slope Arms
Square arms work like a box, slope arms like a ramp. After measuring 7 sectionals, here's the math that actually matters for your room's footprint.
I Destroyed 47 Shelf Brackets in a Lab to Settle the Aluminum vs Steel Debate
I wrecked 47 brackets in a materials lab because online debates weren't cutting it. The results? Way more complicated than "steel wins" everyone assumes.
I Was Placing Sensors Wrong for 2 Years. Here's What I Finally Figured Out.
I spent 2 years scattering sensors everywhere before realizing it's about traffic flow, not device count. Here's the placement strategy that actually works.
I Spent $200 on Pouches Before I Learned the Difference Between MOLLE and PALS
That $50 pouch won't mount because MOLLE and PALS aren't the same thing. Here's a 60-second ruler test to check if your gear's actually compatible.
Cam Locks vs Dowels: What the Load Ratings Actually Mean
Cam locks handle 50-75 lbs, dowels can hit 120 lbs with glue. Here's what those ratings actually mean for your next furniture project.
I Thought My Framework Laptop Battery Was Defective. Turns Out It Was the BIOS.
My Framework Laptop barely lasted 5 hours. After tweaking 5 BIOS settings most guides skip, I'm getting 14 hours. Here's exactly what I changed.
I Spilled Red Wine on 3 Different Sofa Fabrics. Here's What Actually Cleaned Up.
I tested polyester, olefin, and acrylic with wine, coffee, and UV lamps. The results don't match what manufacturers claim.
I Spent 2 Years Shuffling Furniture by Vibes Before I Found a Better Way
I treated my apartment like a Figma canvas, using grid systems and responsive design principles to build furniture layouts that shift between work, hosting, and movie nights.
What Installing Kitchens Taught Me About Building Circular Products
After years installing kitchens, I spotted the same 5 patterns killing circular product programs. Here's the failure-first framework that actually works.