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
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.
Conduit Rescue Puller
A 2-inch ocal conduit is stuck inside a rigid 300 conduit after being fed too tightly, and the worker needs a method to extract it without damage.
FitFind Pro
Unable to connect a 3/8" supply line to an existing threaded copper faucet pipe because the female fitting does not reach and replacement couplers are not the correct size.
PipeBev Quick-Edge
Need to bevel PVC pipe ends quickly and accurately without dedicated tool
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Gutter corner improperly installed causing water overflow and siding rot, and user cannot afford replacement gutters.
DrainTop Installer Kit
Plumber needs to install a shower drain with no access below the shower pan after drywall is already finished.
GutterPitch Pro
Installing gutters on brick second story with flashing and integrating into existing under-deck gutter system is tedious and difficult, especially pitching the gutters.
SealFit Universal Adapter
Plastic slip nut won't thread tightly onto metal wall stub, causing persistent slow leak at P-trap connection.
PipeBox Pro
Homeowner seeking a clean, drywall-free way to transition PEX pipes from inside the wall to the water heater, avoiding drywall repair.
FlangeFit Pro
Determining the correct installation order and height relationship between an offset toilet flange and finished tile floor to avoid leaks and rework.
RafterSaver Bracket
Rafters cut too short with insufficient bearing on LVL beam, threatening roof structural integrity.
FlashFit Pro
Need a code-compliant, leak-free flashing installation method for transitioning from a low-slope flat roof to a steep tile roof, constrained by a nearby window sill that prevents build-up.
SatPrep Rough-In Guide
Finding the best method and materials for pre-wiring Starlink satellite internet during new construction rough-in.
ValveExtend Pro
Rough-in valve is too shallow for the finished wall/deck thickness and manufacturer does not offer an extension kit.
PipePass Fit Kit
A vertical pipe protruding from the floor prevents installing a pre-assembled vanity with attached marble top because cutting a hole in the vanity bottom may damage the structural crosspiece.
PolyFit Pro
A home service professional needs to route a 1" polyflex well pipe flush against a wall to install cabinets, but cannot find a barbed 45-degree fitting and is unsure if a 90-degree fitting will damage the pipe against brick.
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