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App Ideas (19)
View allGutterGuide 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.
“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.”
“Gutter termination distance at roof elevation changes is unclear, leading to water management issues.”
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.
“Roofing pro needs a way to flash around a pipe crowded by overhead power lines without requiring utility disconnection.”
“Roofing contractor unsure about best practices for installing exposed fastener metal roofing over existing shingles, concerned about condensation and leaks.”
WireWise 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.
“Solo electricians struggle to pull wire through long conduit runs without a second person to push from the other end.”
“Electrician needs a more efficient way to install trunking on fuse boxes.”
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.
“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.”
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.
“Plumber struggles to fit a new toilet flange and wye fitting into limited vertical and horizontal space after cutting out rusted cast iron, without cutting the cast iron hub.”
“Unable to properly connect a drain due to limited clearance from a sliding drawer interfering with pipe placement.”
Individual Problems
Plumber's Install Guide
User is struggling with the physical process of installing new ball valves in a tight, limited space and needs advice on the correct sequence and technique to fit them onto the mains water line.
PlumbFlow Advisor
A homeowner is struggling to integrate a water softener and other filtration devices into a residential plumbing system with 1.5-inch copper pipes and is uncertain about the feasibility, flow impact, and value of the project.
RoofVent Pro
A roofer is unsure how to correctly install a ridge vent where valleys intersect the ridge, specifically whether to run the vent through the valleys and how to tie in the ridge cap and nailing.
PipeFit Pro
Plumber struggles to fit a new toilet flange and wye fitting into limited vertical and horizontal space after cutting out rusted cast iron, without cutting the cast iron hub.
FixtureWrench Cross-Ref
Cannot find a replacement installation tool for Riobel faucets; unsure if a similar Moen tool is compatible.
RoofWise Advisor
Homeowner needs guidance to avoid being taken advantage of during a roof replacement, with specific concerns about pricing, ventilation, and low-pitch roof solutions.
CutNCouple Faucet Shortening Kit
A plumber needs to shorten a stainless steel faucet but has no smaller alternative from the supplier and lacks a reliable method to reconnect after cutting.
RoofTrimPro Guide
Homeowner installing a metal roof needs guidance on how to correctly install trim and flashing at complex roof intersections without professional help.
FlangeFix Cast Iron Repair Kit
Homeowner faces a corroded, missing toilet flange on a crumbling cast iron pipe embedded in concrete, with no easy way to replace or secure the flange without excavation.
SoloScaffold SafeReach
Need safe, portable scaffolding for installing a ceiling fan at 20 feet, manageable for one small person to set up.
ValvePlanner Pro
Uncertainty about the optimal number and placement of check valves for a long, elevated water line installation.
PipeSlope Pro
Uncertainty about proper slope for underground plumbing installation before burying.
RoofOver Pro
Roofing contractor unsure about best practices for installing exposed fastener metal roofing over existing shingles, concerned about condensation and leaks.
TrunkSnap Pro
Electrician needs a more efficient way to install trunking on fuse boxes.
DrainMate Connect
Homeowner needs a reliable method to connect sump pump discharge pipe to storm drain without improper connections or water damage.
SpecLink Pro
Electrical foreman lacked critical design specifications, resulting in incorrect wiring installation that required a week of rework.
WireSplicePro
Outdoor flood lights near flagpoles keep getting destroyed by mowers, and there is insufficient wire length to add junction boxes, while digging up conduit for new wire is too expensive.
PlumbGuide Pro
Uncertainty about the best material and method to create a bypass loop for a water softener installation.
TrimCheck Pro
New build shower control trim ring has a visible gap against tile, causing aesthetic and moisture concerns despite builder's assurance of waterproofing.
Flange-Floor Clear
DIYer or contractor confused by conflicting installation instructions for toilet flange and LVT flooring, unsure how critical the 1/4 inch offset is.
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