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.

Why I Spent 3 Weeks Building a Scoring Model for Laundry Baskets
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Why I Spent 3 Weeks Building a Scoring Model for Laundry Baskets

Skip the pretty Pinterest picks. A 3-week scoring model reveals which laundry organizers actually expand, last, and won't leave you hunting for discontinued parts.

VPVikram PatelMay 10, 20259 min read
I Wasted $400 on a Bar Cart Before I Figured Out What Actually Matters
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I Wasted $400 on a Bar Cart Before I Figured Out What Actually Matters

Skip the wobbly carts and vague "premium finishes." Here's how to pick modular bar furniture using the same specs-first approach that saves you $400 in regret.

EBEthan BrooksMay 10, 20258 min read
I Measured My Bathroom 4 Times and Still Got the Vanity Wrong—Here's What Finally Worked
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I Measured My Bathroom 4 Times and Still Got the Vanity Wrong—Here's What Finally Worked

AR apps and laser measurers take the guesswork out of vanity shopping. Here's how to test floating vs. freestanding options before you buy the wrong one.

CDCarmen DelgadoMay 10, 20258 min read
The $450 Restocking Fee I Almost Paid (And How I Avoided It)
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The $450 Restocking Fee I Almost Paid (And How I Avoided It)

I tracked restocking fees across 27 furniture brands. Turns out that 10% fee can balloon to $755 when you factor in return shipping costs nobody mentions.

PVPriya VenkateshMay 9, 202510 min read
I Built a Battery Backup Calculator After Getting Frustrated with Bad Advice Online
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I Built a Battery Backup Calculator After Getting Frustrated with Bad Advice Online

I tested 12 smart home hubs and found most use under 3 watts. That 600W UPS everyone recommends? Total overkill. Here's what you actually need.

FOFarah OkonkwoMay 9, 20257 min read
I've Been Loading My Shelves Wrong for 15 Years
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I've Been Loading My Shelves Wrong for 15 Years

That IKEA Kallax collapse taught me everything about shelf load limits. Here's the weight distribution system I now use for every bookshelf project.

PSPriya SharmaMay 8, 202511 min read
I Thought All Fabric Swatches Were the Same Until I Held Them Under Different Lights
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I Thought All Fabric Swatches Were the Same Until I Held Them Under Different Lights

Fabric swatches look identical on screens, but they're wildly different in person. Here's how to test foam density, color shift, and pilling before you buy.

APArjun PatelMay 8, 20258 min read
I Spent 6 Weeks Destroying My Shoulders Before I Learned How Hip Belts Actually Work
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I Spent 6 Weeks Destroying My Shoulders Before I Learned How Hip Belts Actually Work

I tested packs for 6 weeks before realizing my shoulder pain wasn't a fitness problem. It's physics, and here's the load transfer fix that actually works.

ATAlejandra ThorntonMay 8, 202511 min read
Why My IKEA Assembly Took 78 Minutes (And Burrow Took 15)
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Why My IKEA Assembly Took 78 Minutes (And Burrow Took 15)

I timed myself assembling 20+ pieces from 8 furniture brands. Burrow took 15 minutes, IKEA took 78. Here's what the stopwatch revealed.

ATAlex ThorntonMay 7, 20257 min read
We Almost Got Stuck With an $800 Sofa Repair Bill. Here's What I Missed.
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We Almost Got Stuck With an $800 Sofa Repair Bill. Here's What I Missed.

That "lifetime warranty" on your modular sofa? It probably doesn't cover what you think. Here's how to read the fine print before you're stuck with the bill.

MFMaya FarahaniMay 7, 202510 min read
I Found Dried-Out Thermal Paste at 18 Months and Perfect Paste at 7 Years. What Gives?
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I Found Dried-Out Thermal Paste at 18 Months and Perfect Paste at 7 Years. What Gives?

I've seen paste crumble at 18 months and work fine at 7 years. The "3 year rule" is nonsense. Here's what actually determines when yours needs replacing.

DNDavid NakamuraMay 7, 202511 min read
I Used Sprint Planning for My Kitchen Renovation and My Wife Thinks I'm Crazy
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I Used Sprint Planning for My Kitchen Renovation and My Wife Thinks I'm Crazy

My wife thinks I've lost it, but sprint planning turned our kitchen remodel from budget chaos into a predictable project. Here's the full system I use.

MDMarco DelgadoMay 6, 20256 min read