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 Rebuilt My Jewelry Storage 4 Times Before Getting It Right
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I Rebuilt My Jewelry Storage 4 Times Before Getting It Right

I rebuilt my jewelry storage 4 times before landing on a modular system that actually scales. Here's the requirements doc approach that finally worked.

CMCarlos MendezMay 6, 20257 min read
How I Set Up a Homeschool Space for 3 Kids in a 650 Square Foot Apartment
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How I Set Up a Homeschool Space for 3 Kids in a 650 Square Foot Apartment

I've helped NYC families homeschool in spaces under 700 sq ft for a decade. One family's fix? Rotating their sofa 10 degrees. Here's the full system.

MJMarcus JohnsonMay 6, 20258 min read
We Spent 47 Hours Comparing Tiny Home Kit Vendors. Here's the Breakdown.
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We Spent 47 Hours Comparing Tiny Home Kit Vendors. Here's the Breakdown.

We broke down SIP panels, steel frames, and timber kits like tech stacks. Real costs, hidden fees, and which system actually works for beginners.

ELEmma LindqvistMay 5, 20257 min read
I Treated My Rabbit Hutch Like a Server Rack and It Actually Worked
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I Treated My Rabbit Hutch Like a Server Rack and It Actually Worked

Build a rabbit hutch that actually grows with your colony. Borrow modular design tricks from server racks, and you'll never rebuild from scratch again.

MCMaya ChenMay 5, 20258 min read
I Finally Have TV Cables That Don't Make Me Want to Scream
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I Finally Have TV Cables That Don't Make Me Want to Scream

Stop zip-tying cables into one bundle. After years of apartment moves, I found a 3-zone system that makes adding new devices a 5-minute job, not a 2-hour mess.

DSDaniela SerranoMay 5, 202511 min read
I Tested 4 Under-Cabinet Lighting Systems in My 650 Sq Ft Kitchen. Here's What I'd Buy Again.
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I Tested 4 Under-Cabinet Lighting Systems in My 650 Sq Ft Kitchen. Here's What I'd Buy Again.

I spent $120 and three weekends testing LED light bars, strips, and pucks in my tiny kitchen. Here's the honest breakdown of what's actually worth buying.

ATAlex ThorntonMay 4, 202510 min read
I Rebuilt My Greenhouse Potting Bench 3 Times. Here's the Version That Stuck.
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I Rebuilt My Greenhouse Potting Bench 3 Times. Here's the Version That Stuck.

After 3 failed attempts, I finally built a potting bench that works. The secret? Treating it like a modular server rack. Here's the exact build process.

MCMarcus ChenMay 4, 20257 min read
I Built My Entire Filament Storage System for $47 After Ruining a Spool of PETG
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I Built My Entire Filament Storage System for $47 After Ruining a Spool of PETG

Ruined a spool of PETG and got fed up. Here's the $47 modular storage setup I built that beats $300 dry cabinets at roughly $3 per spool.

SISam IshikawaMay 4, 20258 min read
I Watched a Corner Shelf Collapse at 3 AM in Thailand. Now I Build Them Like This.
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I Watched a Corner Shelf Collapse at 3 AM in Thailand. Now I Build Them Like This.

Most corner shelving fails because of torque, not weight. Here's how to build a setup that handles compound forces without wobbling or collapsing.

JWJordan WalshMay 3, 202510 min read
I Was Using Cheap Anchors for Years. Then My Millennium Falcon Taught Me Better.
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I Was Using Cheap Anchors for Years. Then My Millennium Falcon Taught Me Better.

After my Millennium Falcon nearly crashed off a cheap shelf, I rebuilt everything. Here's the grid system and load calculations that actually work.

JRJordan RiveraMay 3, 20257 min read
Why My Pinterest-Worthy Pantry Setup Lasted Exactly 4 Months
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Why My Pinterest-Worthy Pantry Setup Lasted Exactly 4 Months

A kitchen designer's 12-year system for pantry storage that won't collapse by Thanksgiving. Includes the 3-height measurement trick most tutorials skip.

LNLisa NakamuraMay 2, 202510 min read
I Finally Figured Out Why My Pouches Kept Shifting on Long Hikes
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I Finally Figured Out Why My Pouches Kept Shifting on Long Hikes

The PALS grid system works like audio frequency ranges: there's an optimal position for everything. Here's the weaving technique that stops pouch drift.

DWDavid WongMay 2, 20259 min read