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 Killed 3 Trays of Seedlings Before Building This $75 Grow Light Stand
After killing 3 trays of seedlings, I built a $75 grow light stand that actually works. Here's the exact parts list and step-by-step assembly.

I Built a $75 Grow Light Stand After Wasting $340 on a 'Professional' One
I wasted $340 on a flimsy "professional" grow light setup. Here's how I built something better for $75 that actually adapts as your seedlings grow.

I Used to Measure Rooms With a Tape and Graph Paper. Here's What I Use Now.
I spent 3 hours moving the same sofa around my studio. Now I scan rooms with LiDAR and test furniture in AR before buying anything. Here's my workflow.

I Tore Down 8 Standing Desk Frames. Only 3 Were Actually Modular.
I bought 8 "modular" standing desks and tore them apart. Most brands stretch that word until it's meaningless. Only 3 actually let you swap accessories.

We Bought 5 Budget Ghost Chairs for Our Airbnb. Here's What Survived 2 Years.
We tested 5 budget ghost chairs under $100 in a real Airbnb for 2 years. Only one held up like the $365 Kartell. Here's what to look for before you buy.

I Spent 3 Weeks Comparing Closet Systems Like a Supply Chain Auditor. Here's What Beat Elfa.
Elfa's prices had me questioning everything. After 3 weeks of spec-by-spec analysis, one budget system actually outperformed it on load capacity.

I Got Fed Up with Sonos Prices and Tested Every Alternative Under $500
After testing 7 speakers across 4 rooms, one budget option matched Sonos quality at a fraction of the cost. My teens helped pick the winner.

What My Nephew's Question About GORUCK Turned Into a 23-Backpack Obsession
I tested 23 tactical backpacks after my nephew asked about GORUCK. Turns out you can get the same durability for less, but only from 3 brands.

The Spreadsheet I Built to Find String Furniture Alternatives (And What Won)
I scored wire shelving systems like tech products, tracking weight capacity, modularity, and expansion costs. IKEA Boaxel beat String at a fraction of the price.

I've Been Repairing Laptops Since 2018. Here's What I Actually Buy for Myself.
Framework gets all the hype, but after 6 years of repairs, my pick is still the T480. Here's what actually holds up when you're the one opening it.

My Sister Asked for Nursery Help. I Came Back With a 15-Year Cost Analysis.
I ran the numbers on convertible cribs vs traditional nursery sets. The 15-year cost difference? About $2,400. Here's the math that convinced my sister.

I Tested 12 Backpacks Over 6 Months of Hybrid Work. Here's What Actually Survives.
After 6 months testing 12 backpacks, most failed the hybrid work test. The winner? A modular system that killed my need for duplicate chargers.