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 Spent 3 Months Testing Garage Cabinets Under $1,000. Here's What Actually Held Up.
After 3 months of load tests, Husky held 260 lbs before bowing. NewAge stayed perfectly square. Here's which one is worth your money.
I Finally Found a Backpack That Doesn't Make Me Look Like an Idiot in Meetings
After years of tearing apart laptop bags, I found the one that actually works for hybrid workers. Hint: it's all about the Three-Zone System.
What I Learned Installing Keyboard Trays at the Repair Cafe for 8 Years
Standard keyboard trays max out at 12 inches of extension. For 30-inch deep desks, you need 16 to 20 inches. Here's how to find one that actually works.
We Bought 3 Ugly Dog Crates Before Finding One That Fit Our Living Room
After buying 3 ugly wire crates, we finally found modular dog crate furniture that actually looks good in a living room. Here's what won (and what flopped).
The $40 Containers That Ruined 3 Pairs of My Jordan 4s
After ruining 3 pairs of Jordan 4s in cheap containers, I tested storage systems for 12 months. Here's what actually protects your grails.
Why My 16-lb Monitor Kept Sagging on a 35-lb Rated Arm
Weight ratings lie. After two broken arms and $200 wasted, I figured out why curved ultrawides need 1.5x the rated capacity to stop sagging.
I Went From 3 Plants to 47 in a Year. Here's the Shelf System That Kept Me Sane.
After testing 6 shelf systems with 47 plants, the winner isn't what I expected. Here's the modular setup that actually scales with your collection.
I Tested 12 Cable Management Trays for 6 Months. Most of Them Failed.
After 6 months testing 12 cable trays, most failed by month two. The VIVO clamp-on survived daily use, and it's not even the most expensive option.
My 650-Square-Foot Apartment Has More Hubs Than Furniture. Here's What I Learned About Picking a Protocol.
47 devices, 3 hubs, and one spreadsheet later, I finally figured out which protocol actually makes sense. Spoiler: it depends on where you're starting.
I Stuffed These Packing Cubes Into My Bag for 6 Months. One Brand Held Up Better.
After 6 months of abuse across 5 continents, one brand's zippers stayed perfect while the other started to gap. The winner surprised me.
After Helping 47 People Swap IKEA Fronts, I Finally Have a Clear Answer on Form vs. Semihandmade
47 kitchen swaps later, one brand clearly wins on fit and durability. But the price difference isn't what made the decision for most people.
My Partner Called It 'Aggressively Unnecessary.' I Bought Two Standing Desks Anyway.
After 5,000 cycles and 6 months of abuse, the wobble test told the real story. The $300 price gap doesn't mean what you'd expect.