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 Almost Bought a Couch That Couldn't Fit Through My Door. Now I Measure Everything.
Before you buy that sectional, grab these free apps and a simple spreadsheet. They'll save you from the couch that won't fit through your door.
My First RAM Upgrade Took 15 Minutes. Most of That Was Being Nervous.
Your first RAM upgrade is 4 simple steps. The hard part? Convincing yourself you won't break anything. Here's the beginner's guide I wish I'd had.
I Spent 2 Hours Troubleshooting a Smart Plug. The Problem Was a Fridge.
After 3 years of setting up smart homes in 40 countries, I built a 7-layer diagnostic method that finds the real problem in minutes, not hours.
How Video Recording My Bookshelf Disassembly Saved Me 4 Hours of Frustration
Stop losing weekends to furniture reassembly. This QR code and video system turns chaotic moves into a few focused hours, with zero mystery screws.
I Wired My Closet With Sensors and Now I Actually Use the Top Shelves
I added weight sensors, motorized lifts, and NFC tags to my closet shelves. Now I actually know what's on those top shelves (and can reach it).
How I Finally Got Corner Protectors to Stay on My KALLAX Shelves
Standard corner guard adhesive fails on IKEA furniture. Here's the 3M VHB method that actually keeps them stuck to melamine and laminate surfaces.
What I Wish Someone Told Me Before My First Vitsœ Shelving Restoration
Don't sandpaper that vintage USM Haller. I'll show you the UV light tests, phone apps, and sourcing tricks that protect your investment instead of destroying it.
I Finally Stopped Digging Through My Pack Like a Raccoon. Here's My Setup.
Treat your pack like microservices: independent pods, zero cross-contamination, and quick-access pockets based on actual usage patterns. Here's my exact layout.
I Could Hear Every Word of My Coworker's Calls. Here's How I Fixed Our Partitions.
Your office partitions look great but leak sound like a sieve. Here's the layered approach (mass, absorption, decoupling) that actually fixes the problem.
We Built a Humidity Chamber Out of Spite. Here's What We Learned About Sensor Waterproofing.
After losing $500 in sensors to one storm, I tested 6 enclosure types and built a spite-fueled humidity chamber. Here's what actually survives outdoors.
I Used to Think Smart Lighting Needed a Free Saturday. It Doesn't.
Set up voice-controlled modular lights in 30 minutes, not a whole Saturday. The trick? Plan your commands before you open the box.
I Failed at Powder Coating 47 Times Before It Finally Worked
I tracked 47 test pieces before nailing DIY powder coating. The key? Monitoring actual metal temp, not oven temp. Here's my full testing breakdown.