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.
How I Built a Real Hi-Fi Setup in My 500 Sq Ft Apartment Without Drilling a Single Hole
I tested Sonos, Denon Home, and Bluesound in my 500 sq ft Brooklyn apartment. Here's what actually works when you can't drill holes or annoy neighbors.
Why My Command Strips Kept Falling (And the 3 Rules I Use Now)
Your Command strips aren't failing, you're calculating wrong. Here's the real weight formula I use after years of testing rental kitchen hacks.
I Tested 23 Expandable Suitcases. Most Expansion Zippers Are Garbage.
I tested 23 expandable suitcases and most expansion zippers failed under real packing conditions. Here's what actually separates the good ones from junk.
I Spent $400 on Desk Organizers Before I Figured Out What Actually Works
After blowing $400 on desk organizers, I finally cracked the code: three zones, modular pieces that actually snap together, and zero daily maintenance.
We Lost $2,000 in Equipment to a Cheap Shelf. Here's Our New Setup.
After a shelf collapse destroyed $2,000 in gear, we rebuilt our home office storage the right way. Here's the weight-rated setup that actually holds up.
My First Travel Bag Had 47 Pockets. I Used 9 of Them.
I tested 7 modular backpacks across 12 countries. Most features are dead weight, but these few actually earn their space in your carry-on.
My 18-Month Hunt for a Phone I Could Actually Fix Myself
I tracked 47 owners for 18 months to find out which repairable phone actually holds up. Fairphone 5 won, but Shiftphone 8 came close for a specific reason.
I Measured My Stairwell with Digital Calipers Before Buying a Sofa. Here's What I Found.
I built a 47-tab spreadsheet and measured my stairwell with digital calipers to find the best modular sofa under $2K. Here's what actually fit.
How a $50 Battery Swap Saved Me From Buying a New $1,200 Laptop
After testing laptops from Framework, Dell, and Lenovo, here's which brands actually let you fix your own machine (and which ones are still fighting you).
What Dropping My Phone on BART Station Concrete Taught Me About Repairability
I spent 6 months with both phones, cracked one screen on purpose, and tracked 2,400 photos. The winner depends on one thing most reviews ignore.
I Tested Two Modular Sofas for 18 Months. Here's My Spreadsheet.
47 layout changes, two apartment moves, and 18 months of data. The $400 price gap didn't predict which sofa actually held up better.
I Spent $8,000 on Speakers and Had Friends Guess Which Was Which. Here's What Happened.
Most listeners guessed wrong about which speaker was which. After blind testing $8,000 in gear, the winner depends on one thing nobody talks about.