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 Cheap Shelf That Broke at the Wrong Moment (And What I Bought After)
After my cheap shelf collapsed on my camera gear, I tested 5 Vitsoe 606 alternatives under $500. String Pocket came closest to that $2K quality.
My Floyd Bed Frame Broke After Move #4. Here's What I Bought Instead.
I tested 12 modular bed frames like audio gear: assembly time, disassembly cycles, move survival. Thuma won for durability, but Floyd still leads portability.
I Broke 4 Phones in 40 Countries. Here's What I Buy Now.
Fairphone isn't available where most people live. After breaking 4 phones across 40 countries, I found the repairable alternatives that actually ship to you.
How I Finally Made My 72-Square-Foot Breakfast Nook Actually Work
After 12 years of measuring kitchens, I finally cracked the formula for 72 square feet. Treat it like a data problem, not a design one.
3 Compartments vs 4: What Our Family of 5 Actually Needed
After redesigning my mom's laundry room for 5 people, here's why we went with 4 compartments. The formula: sorting categories + 1 overflow.
I Spent $400 on a Pedalboard That Fell Apart After 7 Gigs. Here's What I Bought Instead.
After 50 gigs with both Temple Audio and Pedaltrain, here's which one survived van life, sticky bar floors, and rushed load-ins. The winner surprised me.
I Measured 23 Nightstands Before Finding One That Actually Fit My Platform Bed
After measuring 23 nightstands, I found the sweet spot: your nightstand should sit within 1-2 inches of your mattress top. Here's how to calculate yours.
I Ditched My Floor Desk and Got Back 12 Square Feet of My Brooklyn Apartment
After trying every space-saving desk setup, wall mounted systems won. Here's how to pick one that won't sag under your dual monitor setup.
What I Learned After Hiding 4 Chargers, 2 Hubs, and a Power Strip in One Coffee Table
I turned my coffee table into a hidden charging station for 4 devices. Here's why lift-top beats drawers for heat, and what actually keeps cables tidy.
We Were Storing Guilt, Not Documents: What I Learned Emptying a 4-Drawer Filing Cabinet
Three drawers of guilt from 2015. Here's the digital-first system that replaced my client's filing cabinet with one small box.
The $2,400 Sectional That Wouldn't Fit Through Our Rooftop Door (And What I Bought Instead)
After a $2,400 sectional got stuck in our stairwell, I found modular options that actually fit through 28-inch doors. Here's what worked on our Chicago rooftop.
My Partner's Sewing Room Needed Wall Storage. Here's the Pegboard Comparison I Wish I'd Found.
I tested 7 pegboard systems for my partner's sewing room. Wall Control won for heavy tools, but SKÅDIS has its place. Here's what actually matters.