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.
My Instagram Kept Pushing Tylko. Here's What I Found When I Looked Beyond the Ads.
String Pocket starts at €79, Montana has secret outlet deals, and some alternatives use the same Polish manufacturing as Tylko for 30-40% less.
I Couldn't Afford Tylko. Here's What I Found After Testing 7 European Shelf Brands.
Tylko's configurator had me hooked, but the price? Not so much. After testing 7 European shelf brands, Montana's software actually beat it. String won for audio gear.
What 52 Flights Taught Me About Packing Like a Normal Person
After 52 flights, I found the packing cube combo that actually works: Eagle Creek on bottom, Peak Design on top. Here's the full modular system.
We Had 47 'Zombie Packages' Wandering Our Office. Here's How We Fixed It.
47 packages floating around with no home. After testing modular mail systems, here's the setup that finally killed our zombie mail problem.
My 55-Gallon Tank Weighs 600 Pounds. Here's What I Wish I Knew About Stands.
A 55-gallon tank hits 600 lbs fully loaded. After testing several stands, here's what actually handles the weight without cooking your equipment inside.
I Dragged a Broken Cat Tower Down 4 Flights of Stairs. Never Again.
After testing 6 modular cat furniture systems, Catastrophic Creations won for multi-cat homes. Here's why wall-mounted beats floor towers every time.
How I Turned a Podcast Host's Living Room Into a Recording Studio With One Divider
A podcast host's editing time dropped 40% after we added one acoustic divider. Here's the NRC rating sweet spot that actually blocks sound.
How I Finally Found Room for My Wife's 14-Inch Wooden Spoon Collection
After testing bamboo and plastic organizers in 200+ kitchen installs, here's the system that actually fits oversized utensils (and stays put).
We Wasted $800 on Our First Greenhouse. Here's What I'd Buy Instead.
After wasting $800 on our first greenhouse, we've tested dozens of modular kits. The Palram Mythos at $450 is what I'd actually recommend to beginners.
I'm 5'4" and Picky About Straps. Here's How the CPL24 and Forge Compare.
At 5'4", I tested both bags for 6 months. The strap fit surprised me, but the durability results after Chicago commutes? That's the real story.
I Spent $1,100 Testing Framework's Expansion Bay vs. a Thunderbolt 4 Dock. Here's What Won.
The expansion bay GPU won by 35% in my ML tests, but there's one scenario where I'd still pick the Thunderbolt dock. Here's the breakdown.
What 47 Repair Café Cushion Fixes Taught Me About Scandinavian Sofa Quality
After fixing 47 cushions at my local repair café, I found one clear winner between these brands. It's not the one with better marketing.