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Search and filter 47 real business problems from workers across every industry. App ideas group related problems into buildable product concepts.
App Ideas (2)
View allGapBridge Seal Kit
A modular adapter kit that bridges vertical gaps up to 2 inches between misaligned drain pipes without demolition. Specifically designed for tight spaces where standard PVC or rubber connectors fail.
“Homeowner needs to redo laundry room plumbing to prevent freeze damage and upgrade to code-compliant drain, but is unsure about optimal routing, insulation, and minimizing drywall repairs.”
“After DIY installation of a Danco trim kit, water leaks from the spout when the diverter lever is lifted, and the homeowner fears they need to call a plumber again.”
PlumbPlan AR
An app that helps homeowners and DIYers plan and configure under-sink plumbing installations by providing 3D visualizations, step-by-step guidance, and product recommendations tailored to their specific sink layout and needs.
“Plumber cannot confirm alignment of glued P-trap before cement sets, risking misalignment and rework.”
“Figuring out how to correctly discharge a condensate pump into a new plumbing configuration without causing code violations or future issues.”
Individual Problems
SealSmart Wall-Hung Kit
Plumber cannot achieve a proper toilet seal with new wax rings without damaging the wall-mounted toilet.
FixtureMatch Pro
The Delta shower kit does not support a tub spout, causing a mismatch in the planned bathroom remodel and requiring rework or replacement.
TubFit Pro
A bathtub installer struggles to find a 28-inch tub compatible with a stop overflow drain placed only 14 inches from wall studs, forcing consideration of non-standard angle installations.
AirLine Condensate Eliminator
Need to route compressed air from one building to another via buried hose but cannot access low points to remove condensate.
FireplaceFan Pro Sequencer
Electrician needs to wire a fireplace with an exhaust fan that runs 1 minute before and after fireplace operation using timers, and is struggling to design the circuit.
DrainMate Connect
Homeowner needs a reliable method to connect sump pump discharge pipe to storm drain without improper connections or water damage.
SealFit Universal Adapter
Plastic slip nut won't thread tightly onto metal wall stub, causing persistent slow leak at P-trap connection.
NutStarter Pro
A technician struggles to thread a small lock nut because it is difficult to align and start in confined spaces.
ReachSafe Shower Adjuster
A short user cannot safely reach the controls of a wall-mounted Waterpik showerhead placed too high, and needs a solution to lower the controls without reducing water height for a taller partner.
DrainGap Fixer
Shower drain pipe settled below drain pan outlet, causing a gap that existing rubber gasket failed to seal, and plumbers are stumped on how to repair without demolition.
SpaceSaver Trap
No room for a P-trap in a confined space during plumbing installation or repair.
BoxPlanner Pro
Electricians need to decide whether to install separate or combined electrical boxes for devices near each other to avoid messy installations.
PipeRoute Pro
A DIY shower rough-in installer encounters a clearance problem with 3/4 PEX pipe and is uncertain whether to use 90-degree fittings (which risk turbulent flow) or drill through studs, lacking plumbing engineering expertise.
PermaShim Pro
Service plumber lacks a reliable method to permanently shim a toilet so it doesn't rock over time.
BibAnchor Brick Mount
Plumber needs a better method to securely anchor hose bibs on brick houses where there is no solid mounting point, currently using improvised concrete and tape.
WireRoute Pro
An electrician cannot find a clean and code-compliant way to route wires from a 400A service through a 200A sub panel due to clearance constraints.
RouteSmart Field Guide
Residential internet installers lack a standardized method to determine cable routing, leading to manual guesswork and inefficient pulls.
DrainAlign Pro
Drain height is incorrect, requiring cabinet adjustment or tailpiece extension for proper installation.
PlumbCheck DIY
A DIY plumber needs to know if a PEX-A tub spout connection will work reliably without a shower diverter, and if a shower-only valve can be used as a tub-only valve.
DeepFit Weatherproof Cover
Standard in-use weatherproof covers do not fit large GFCI plugs, even when shifted to the top plug position.
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