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 Fingernail Test That Saved Me From Ruining My Powder-Coated Shelves
One quick fingernail test tells you if that scratch needs a $3 pen or a full repair kit. Here's the 3-tier system I use to fix powder coating right.
I Added 3 Sensors to My Kallax After a Toddler Nearly Pulled It Over
After a toddler nearly toppled my Kallax, I installed 3 smart sensors that alert me before disaster strikes. Here's exactly how to set them up.
My First DIY Under-Stair Build: What Worked, What Didn't, and the Petrified Lizard
Turn that awkward under-stair triangle into smart storage. I'll cover 3D scanning, tool lists, and whether IKEA's actually worth it (plus one petrified lizard).
My $3,000 Camera Collects Dust While My iPhone Sells Furniture in Days
My $3,000 camera sits unused while my iPhone sells furniture in days. Here's the 5-angle framework that's moved tens of thousands in sales.
I Spent 3 Hours Debugging My Wobbly Desk Before I Thought to Check the Floor
Your wobbly desk might not be broken. Free smartphone apps can diagnose if it's your floor, and the fix costs under $30. Here's the systematic approach.
Why My Framework Laptop Was Drawing 12 Watts at Idle (And How I Got It to 4)
Your Framework laptop shouldn't idle at 12 watts. Here's how I tracked down the real culprits (hint: it's your expansion cards) and cut power draw by 66%.
We Live in 600 Square Feet. Here's How We Rearrange Our Sectional Without the Drama.
NFC tags, AR apps, and thermostat data turned my seasonal sectional rearranging from a sweaty guessing game into a 15-minute system. Here's my exact setup.
I Lost a Chunk of Plaster the Size of a Mango. Here's How I Finally Got Heavy Shelves to Stay Up.
Plaster walls don't forgive bad drilling. Here's the stud-finding tech and anchor breakdown that finally stopped my shelves from ripping out chunks.
I Used to Tell Everyone to Save Up for an Aeron. Here's Why I Stopped.
After tearing apart 8 budget office chairs, I found a few that rival Herman Miller's engineering. One actually beat it for my daily use case.
I Ruined 2 Cushion Covers Before I Figured Out Fabric Identification
I wrecked two cushion covers before learning the burn test. Here's my data-backed wash protocol with exact temps and spin speeds for every fabric type.
I Finally Found Camera Bags That Don't Pinch My Shoulders After 3 Hours
After 6 months with the PRVKE, I tested budget alternatives under $200. The Tarion Pro's lower tripod straps alone fixed my shoulder pain problem.
Why I Ditched IKEA Besta After 6 Months (And What I Use Now)
After 3 months testing 12 media cabinets with real AV gear, I found budget options that won't cook your receiver. One $300 pick beat Besta's thermals by 12°F.