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
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.