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've Repaired 23 Tablets at My Local Repair Cafe. These Are the Ones Worth Buying.
After fixing 23 tablets at my local repair cafe, I've learned which ones are worth buying. The PineTab 2 wins for DIY repairs, but it's not for everyone.
How I Wasted $400 on Cheap Studio Lights Before Learning About Bowens Mount
I burned through $400 on cheap studio lights before discovering Bowens mount. Here's the modular approach that actually lets you upgrade without starting over.
The First Hour with Home Assistant Almost Made Me Return It
SmartThings won week one. Then my internet went out for two hours, and Home Assistant proved why that rocky first hour was worth it.
The 2 AM Walmart Parking Lot Test That Changed How I Rate Van Beds
After 47 overnight trips and 12,000 miles of bad roads, the Trail Kitchens system won. Here's why it beat four other popular options.
I Got Tired of Headphones Breaking After 18 Months. So I Ran a 2-Year Test.
After 730 days and $1,200, here's the twist: the cheaper traditional pair lost 4 dB in treble while the modular ones kept their sound. Mostly.
Why I Bought Two $200+ Backpacks and Kept Both
I dragged both bags across concrete, overstuffed them for 6 months, and still couldn't pick a winner. Here's why the $400 total was actually worth it.
I Tested Thread and Supply vs Burrow for 30 Days in My 480 Sq Ft Studio
Burrow's tool-free assembly took 15 minutes vs Thread and Supply's 24. But the real surprise came from my 30-day cushion compression tests.
We Needed a Sofa for Our 650-Sq-Ft Apartment. I Reviewed Hay and Muuto Like I Review Laptops.
I built a spreadsheet, interviewed owners, and consulted repair techs. After 6 months, the winner wasn't the one I expected.
I Bought a Used West Elm Harmony. 2 Moves Later, I Understand Why They Sold It.
After 3 moves and owning both, I finally get why someone dumped that Harmony on Facebook Marketplace. The $300 I saved cost me way more.
After 3 Laptops With Dead Ports, I Tested Whether Modular Actually Works Better
After 2,000 insertions and 3 dead laptops, the 1-2% speed difference wasn't what surprised me. It's what happened to the ports after 6 months of abuse.
My Systems Engineering Brain Wouldn't Let Me Buy Shelves Without a Spreadsheet
I ran both through my TCO spreadsheet, and the winner wasn't what I expected. Here's why the "expensive" option might cost you less per year.
I Tracked 8 Sofas for 5 Years. Here's What Actually Lasts.
Bonded leather fell apart by year two. Performance fabric scored 8.9/10. After tracking 8 sofas across real homes, the winner wasn't even close.