Explore Problems & App Ideas
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App Ideas (19)
View allWireWise Installer
An app that guides electricians through optimal wire routing and tension to avoid over-tightening, and provides a step-by-step tool for assessing and planning feeder upgrades.
“Electricians struggle to install light fixtures at heights when the screws are non-magnetic and slotted, causing dropped screws and difficulty.”
“Over-tied wires in electrical panels make it difficult and time-consuming for service electricians to add circuits or rearrange breakers.”
GutterGuide AR
Installers waste time manually measuring and adjusting gutter pitch on complex roofs. An AR-powered app that guides gutter alignment on irregular surfaces reduces errors and speeds up installation.
“Homeowner needs safe method to remove gutter toppers nailed under shingles without damaging roof.”
“Need to install a metal roof on two differently-pitched roof sections and cannot afford a professional; unsure how to handle the slope transition to prevent leaks.”
FlashingPro Guide
Roofers struggle with complex flashing details, relying on unclear diagrams and manual workarounds. An app providing interactive, step-by-step instructions for specific flashing scenarios can reduce errors and callbacks.
“Need a way to fill a gap at the roof edge during a replacement that provides a level surface for underlayment and flashing to adhere or fasten to.”
“A roofer is unsure of the correct method to install drip edge at an obtuse angle where an awning meets the roof, lacking a standard technique to avoid gaps.”
DisposalPro Assistant
Homeowners struggle with installing garbage disposals due to incompatible drain pipe heights, tight sink-to-wall clearances, and complex electrical wiring. The app provides visualized guidance and part identification to simplify DIY installation.
“Need to know what specific parts are required to properly connect a new garbage disposal drain line to the existing waste line, replacing a temporary pipe setup.”
“Homeowner seeking a way to install a garbage disposal when the drain pipe is too high, without extensive plumbing work.”
GapBridge 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.
“Service plumber lacks a reliable method to permanently shim a toilet so it doesn't rock over time.”
“The Delta shower kit does not support a tub spout, causing a mismatch in the planned bathroom remodel and requiring rework or replacement.”
FlexiFlange Pro
A modular toilet flange system that handles angled cement, uneven depths, and oversized holes without demolition or custom fabrication. Eliminates the need for extra wax rings or concrete work.
“Newly installed shower drains sit higher than the base, causing water to pool around the drain plate instead of draining properly.”
“DIYer or contractor confused by conflicting installation instructions for toilet flange and LVT flooring, unsure how critical the 1/4 inch offset is.”
Individual Problems
DispoWiz Install Guide
Installing a garbage disposal is complicated because the sink drain is too close to the wall pipe, requiring reconfiguration of plumbing, and the dishwasher shares a power outlet that must be manually switched, creating a safety and convenience issue.
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.
DripEdge ProGuide
A roofer is unsure of the correct method to install drip edge at an obtuse angle where an awning meets the roof, lacking a standard technique to avoid gaps.
PlumbAssist Builder
DIY installer lacks clear, sequential guidance on connecting a flushometer valve to a horizontal supply line with unfamiliar components like straight stop and tailpiece.
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.
CompactDrain Pro
Unable to properly connect a drain due to limited clearance from a sliding drawer interfering with pipe placement.
DrainRite Planner
Plumber needs to relocate a shower drain in a mobile home but is constrained by a metal beam and joists, preventing proper pipe routing and vent installation.
LouverDrain Bracket
Existing brackets for aluminum louver systems cause water pooling and leakage due to poor design, requiring repeated repairs.
FlowEqual Pro
Plumber unsure how to plumb six body sprayer jets to achieve equal water pressure.
CornerBend Drip Edge
Cannot bend drip edge in one continuous piece around tight corners without breaking the ridge, causing gaps that require caulking.
PEX UV Shield Guide
Plumber needs to know if indirect UV light through windows will degrade PEX-A pipe and whether full sleeving is required.
DriveSetup Wizard
Unable to configure VFD to accept analog input as speed reference despite correct scaling and voltage reading.
CastFlex Flange Extender
After tile installation, the toilet flange is 1/2 inch below finished floor; old cast iron flange with imperfections and internal lip won't accept common extension methods because it is pipe-supported with no subfloor access for screws.
AirLine Condensate Eliminator
Need to route compressed air from one building to another via buried hose but cannot access low points to remove condensate.
PanelMount Pro
Need a reliable way to mount a device in a control panel that avoids flimsy, makeshift setups.
FitCheck Pro
A new 1.5" P-trap is slightly too wide to thread onto the existing drain elbow, causing a fit issue during replacement.
RecircPlumb Wizard
Homeowner needs to repurpose an existing gravity recirculation line for a new tankless water heater but cannot access the tee connection under the floor.
PumpPlumb Pro
User is unsure how to properly plumb a backup sump pump discharge into an existing primary pump discharge, especially regarding check valve placement.
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.
FlashFit Pro
The user lacks a suitable end wall flashing solution for a metal roof on a chicken coop nest box, complicating a visible gap between roof and wall.
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