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.

My 2-Year Made vs Article Experiment: Which Sofa Actually Stays Firm?
After 80,000 sit cycles and 2 years of real use, one brand's cushions sank 11% faster. The winner surprised me, but the foam density told the whole story.

I Asked Both Companies for Their Carbon Footprint Data. Only One Replied.
I contacted both brands asking for carbon footprint data. Wayks sent a detailed PDF in 3 days. Tropicfeel's response? Not what I expected.

My Kartell Chair Turned to Chalk After 6 Months on a Balcony
I tested Kartell and Hay plastic furniture for 3 years across 3 climates. One turned to chalk, the other just got ugly. Here's which actually survived.

I Tested Framework and System76 Through a Lisbon Heatwave. One Survived Better.
Six months, four countries, one Lisbon heatwave. The modular Framework 16 and the tank-like Pangolin went head to head. The thermal winner surprised me.

I Lived with Sonos and Bluesound for 6 Months. Here's Which One Actually Sounds Better.
After 6 months with both systems, the Bluesound Node won on raw sound quality. But the Sonos Port surprised me on one specific genre.

I Tracked My Back Pain for 6 Months in a Varier Gravity Chair. The Results Were Complicated.
6 months of daily pain tracking, productivity data, and $2,800 later. The verdict on this Norwegian recliner isn't what I expected.

I Spent 3 Weeks Comparing Sustainable Sofas Like Tech Specs. Here's My Data.
Sabai wins on certification transparency, but Albany Park's modularity surprised me. Here's the spec-by-spec breakdown after 3 weeks of testing.

I Carried Aer and Bellroy Bags for 6 Months. Here's What Actually Held Up.
Aer's ballistic nylon won on ruggedness, but Bellroy's zippers stayed smoother after 6 months. The real winner depends on one thing.

My Nightstand Charger Kept Tipping Over. Here's What Fixed It.
After weeks testing both HiRise 3 models, the weight difference alone changed everything. Here's which one actually stays put on your nightstand.

I Put Nocs Speakers Through Moab, the Rockies, and My Rattly Tacoma
After a month of dust, snow, and alpine wind, here's why the Nocs modular system beat my trusty JBL for backpacking (and where it still falls short).

I Bought the Junction Armoire for My 12m² Bedroom. Here's What Actually Fits.
After wrestling with assembly for 4 hours in my tiny bedroom, here's exactly how much storage the Junction Armoire delivers (and where it falls short).

I Beat Up These Cotopaxi Packing Cubes for 6 Months. Here's What Survived.
14 trips, 3 countries, one determined cat. After 6 months of real abuse, here's what held up (and the one feature that's only useful 40% of the time).