The Modular Product & System Database

iFixit scores miss the real story. After 3 repairs, I learned which factors actually predict 10-year laptop costs (and which brands win).

Skip the fabric swatches. I evaluate modular sofas like engineering products: connection systems, foam density specs, and the 31-inch rule that saves returns.

My smart lights lagged for months until I figured out how Zigbee, Z-Wave, Thread, and Matter actually work together. Here's the 20-minute fix.

I scored 12 modular furniture brands across 8 warranty metrics. Some lifetime guarantees are gold, others are basically useless. Here's what I found.

MOLLE and PALS aren't the same thing, and that half-inch spacing difference is why your pouches keep sagging. Here's how to actually diagnose the problem.

After 2 lost shipments and countless border delays, here's my tested list of reliable Fairphone parts sellers across Europe, with real shipping times.

My 400-pound vinyl collection killed a Kallax at 3 AM. Here's what I learned about why manufacturer weight ratings are basically fiction.

I put 7 sofa fabrics through real-world pet chaos with my Shiba Inu. Crypton hit 100,000+ rub counts, but there's a catch you won't find on spec sheets.

I wasted $2K on smart home gear that wouldn't talk to each other. Here's the compatibility-first approach I wish I'd known from the start.

I tested dozens of motorized Murphy beds and smart furniture pieces in my quirky 1920s Brooklyn apartment. Here's the $200-400 tech stack that actually works.

I learned about Framework 16 expansion card quirks the hard way. Here's the real compatibility data that official specs don't mention.

A $450 repair bill on a $600 laptop changed how I buy every device. Here's the 5-point checklist I use now, plus what iFixit scores actually miss.