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 Replaced a $15 Keyboard Module Instead of Buying a New Laptop. Here's My Full Setup.
My $15 keyboard module fix beat buying a new laptop. Here's the full repairable tech setup that's saved me hundreds over 5 years.
The $35 Desk That Survived 3 Apartments and 2 Career Changes
How a $35 IKEA desk grew into a full client-facing workspace across 3 apartments. Real measurements, modular parts, and zero furniture replacements.
I Watched a 72-Year-Old Replace Her Own Laptop RAM. Here's Why Your Phone Battery Isn't Scary Either.
Replace your Fairphone battery in under 3 minutes with zero tools. I've timed it. Here's the full walkthrough, plus how to tell if you actually need one.
I Spent $80 on Incompatible RAM So You Don't Have To
I tested 4 RAM kits in my Framework Laptop so you don't waste $80 on incompatible DDR5. Here's what actually works, with exact part numbers.
We Moved 3 Times in 2 Years. These Are the Only Shelves That Survived.
After 3 moves and countless collapsed Kallax units, I found 5 modular shelf systems that actually survive. Floyd's steel brackets impressed me most.
How I Got the USM Haller Look for $300 (After Months of Testing Knockoffs)
USM Haller's $3,000 price tag feels absurd for metal cubes. I tested 9 alternatives under $500, and the mid-range tier ($150-350) is where the real winners live.
A Camel Tried to Eat My Camera Bag. Here's What Else I Learned Testing Peak Design Alternatives.
After 47 flights and one hungry camel, here's how 5 Peak Design alternatives actually held up. One bag's magnets failed by month four.
The $800 Sofa That Made Me Cancel My $1,795 Burrow Order
I compared Burrow's $1,795 sofa against 7 cheaper options. The $799 Campaign matched 90% of the specs, and that's when I hit cancel on my order.
My Fairphone 4 Barely Worked on Verizon. Here's What I Switched To.
My Fairphone 4 couldn't hold a signal on Verizon. After testing 7 ethical phones across 3 continents, one surprised me with actual US carrier support.
After 3 Saharan Dust Storms with My Arkiv, I Finally Tested the Competition
After years pushing Mission Workshop on everyone, I tested 7 modular bag alternatives. A few actually beat it for photographers and value-conscious travelers.
My $69 Battery Swap Saved a Laptop I Almost Threw Away
A $69 battery swap kept my laptop running for years. Here's how Framework, System76, and ThinkPads stack up for long-term repair costs in 2024.
I Film YouTube Videos Where I Sleep. Here's How I Made It Work with $400 of IKEA Furniture.
No closet? No problem. I turned KALLAX and BILLY units into a full studio setup for $400. Here's exactly how I built it, step by step.