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 Two Cats Destroyed 3 Sofas Before I Figured Out Fabric Testing
buying-guides

My Two Cats Destroyed 3 Sofas Before I Figured Out Fabric Testing

Double rub counts don't mean what you think. Here's how to actually compare Crypton, Sunbrella, and Revolution fabrics without getting fooled by spec sheets.

SBSarah BrennanApril 2, 20258 min read
I've Bricked One Device in My Life. Here's How I Update My Framework BIOS Without That Happening Again.
modular-electronics

I've Bricked One Device in My Life. Here's How I Update My Framework BIOS Without That Happening Again.

I bricked a router in 2019 and never forgot it. Here's my paranoid checklist for updating Framework BIOS without turning your laptop into a paperweight.

JWJenny WongApril 2, 202510 min read
Why Our $2,000 Sectional Started Creaking After 6 Months
modular-furniture

Why Our $2,000 Sectional Started Creaking After 6 Months

Your sofa frame's joints are probably failing right now. Here's how to tell if you've got a two-year couch or a ten-year one before it starts creaking.

EBEthan BrooksApril 1, 20256 min read
I've Watched Clients Plan Software for Weeks, Then Buy Whatever Shelving Is on Clearance. Here's Why That's Backwards.
modular-furniture

I've Watched Clients Plan Software for Weeks, Then Buy Whatever Shelving Is on Clearance. Here's Why That's Backwards.

After 15 years in interior architecture, I've seen clients plan software for weeks, then buy clearance shelving. Your displays deserve the same strategy.

CDCarmen DelgadoApril 1, 202510 min read
I Almost Spent $25K on Bathroom Mods. Here's What I Did Instead.
modular-home-systems

I Almost Spent $25K on Bathroom Mods. Here's What I Did Instead.

I got contractor quotes for $25K in bathroom mods. Then I found tech alternatives that cost 40-60% less. Here's my 90-day implementation plan.

VPVikram PatelApril 1, 20259 min read
Why I Stopped Buying 'Starter' Studio Furniture After Wasting 3 Setups
modular-furniture

Why I Stopped Buying 'Starter' Studio Furniture After Wasting 3 Setups

After 3 failed studio setups and 18 years in IT infrastructure, here's the modular furniture system that actually grows with your gear.

PVPriya VenkateshMarch 31, 202510 min read
I Spent $4,000 on Camera Gear Before I Understood This Simple Math
buying-guides

I Spent $4,000 on Camera Gear Before I Understood This Simple Math

Camera bodies lose 60% of their value in 3 years. Lenses hold 80%. Here's the math I wish I'd done before spending $4,000 on the wrong ecosystem.

PSPriya SharmaMarch 31, 20259 min read
How I'd Build My First Van Conversion Knowing What I Know Now
modular-home-systems

How I'd Build My First Van Conversion Knowing What I Know Now

After years in sustainability systems, I'd approach my first van build totally differently. Here's the systems thinking most conversion guides miss.

FOFarah OkonkwoMarch 31, 20258 min read
What Modular Synths Taught Me About Buying Kids' Furniture
modular-furniture

What Modular Synths Taught Me About Buying Kids' Furniture

I map playroom furniture like audio gear: protocols, version control, and upgrade paths. Here's how to build a room that grows from toddler to teen.

APArjun PatelMarch 30, 20257 min read
How I Finally Got My 2.4 GHz Smart Bulbs to Stop Dropping Offline
modular-home-systems

How I Finally Got My 2.4 GHz Smart Bulbs to Stop Dropping Offline

My smart bulbs kept dropping offline until I switched to cluster-based node placement. Here's the room-by-room method that finally fixed it.

ATAlejandra ThorntonMarch 30, 20257 min read
The $47 Picture Rail That Saved My Drywall (And My Sanity)
modular-home-systems

The $47 Picture Rail That Saved My Drywall (And My Sanity)

Stop drilling holes every time you rearrange your art. Here's the $47 rail system I use to swap pieces in seconds, plus what actually holds on different wall types.

DNDavid NakamuraMarch 29, 20256 min read
I've Moved 4 Times With This Raised Bed System. It Still Clicks Together.
modular-home-systems

I've Moved 4 Times With This Raised Bed System. It Still Clicks Together.

Build a raised bed system that snaps together without tools, scales to any size, and survives apartment moves. The secret? A 12-inch modular design.

ATAlex ThorntonMarch 29, 20259 min read