The Modular Product & System Database

After ruining 3 foam sheets, I finally nailed the offset and depth measurements that make kaizen inserts look professional. Here's the exact protocol.

I tracked 47 receipts to show what a garage office actually costs. Spoiler: it's not $300, but $487 is doable if you skip the fantasy math.

15 years of cabinet work taught me how to mount things without drilling. Here's how to treat your room acoustically and keep your security deposit.

Skip the $200 starter kits. Here's how to set up smart bulbs in any apartment with just Wi-Fi and your phone. No hub, no ecosystem drama.

I skipped the documentation phase and nearly sanded through veneer. Here's the diagnostic-first checklist I wish I'd used on that 1972 teak wall unit.

My "minimalist" media console became a cable disaster after 5 months. Here's the future-proof routing strategy I use now for every new device.

I bought 23 Zigbee sensors and watched them fail. Six months later, I've got 47 devices running perfectly. Here's what the forums won't tell you.

My Framework 13 screen wouldn't stay up. Before ordering new hinges, I found the real fix: loose T5 screws that took 10 minutes to tighten.

Room-scanning apps revealed 47 square feet I didn't know I had. Here's the 30-day system that turned my 650 sq ft apartment into a functional home gym.

After fixing dozens of broken Murphy beds at repair cafes, I ditched the kits entirely. Here's the DIY approach that won't fail in 5 years.

After testing IoT sensors on my wine rack, here's the $47 setup that turned a coat closet into a proper micro-cellar. Spoiler: it's not what you'd expect.

A $2,400 cracked display taught me everything about monitor arm weight ratings. After testing 7 setups, here's what actually holds up long-term.