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GutterGuide AR

9 reports

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.

33low
Home ServicesInstallation & Assembly
3MediumStable
39

FlashingPro Guide

15 reports

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.

33low
RoofingInstallation & Assembly
3MediumStable
40

WireWise Installer

11 reports

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.

32low
ElectricalInstallation & Assembly
3MediumStable
49

DisposalPro Assistant

3 reports

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.

42low
PlumbingInstallation & Assembly
3MediumStable
40

GapBridge Seal Kit

12 reports

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.

22medium
Field ServiceInstallation & Assembly
3MediumStable
43

FlexiFlange Pro

15 reports

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.

33low
PlumbingInstallation & Assembly
3MediumStable

Individual Problems

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AlignFix Drain Alignment Tool

A misaligned drain pipe assembly prevents proper connection to the sink tail pipe, causing the sink strainer to gradually shift out of center and creating frustration for the homeowner.

PlumbingInstallation & AssemblyHomeowner2Mild$ implied
0
49

Tech Install Pro

Best Buy's Geek Squad is failing due to insufficiently trained delivery crews being asked to perform complex technology installation and wiring tasks, leaving a market gap for skilled, independent tech installation services.

Home ServicesInstallation & AssemblyOwner4High$ implied
0
32

KnotGuide Pro

Electrician needs a reliable, easy-to-slip knot for choking wire in the middle during large wire pulls, but can't remember or master a suitable knot.

ElectricalInstallation & AssemblyElectrician2Mild
0
42

SlopeSnap

Plumber needs to verify if improvised drain slope is sufficient when space constraints prevent ideal drop.

PlumbingInstallation & AssemblyPlumber2Mild$ implied
0
47

VentClear Pro

Roof vent leaking water due to improper clearance around pipe boots or box/turtle vents, causing water to sit and leak.

RoofingInstallation & AssemblyRoofing Contractor3Medium$ implied
0
47

HVAC InstallEase

Side knock-outs on Gree heat pumps are difficult to work with and the units are excessively heavy, causing installation frustration.

HVACInstallation & AssemblyHVAC Technician3Medium$ implied
0
49

VibeQuiet Gutter Mount

New downspout installation causes structural vibration noise in home, and contractor's caulk-in-elbow fix threatens future blockages.

RoofingInstallation & AssemblyHomeowner4High$ implied
0
52

HybridSafe Kill Switch

GPS installer needs a safe way to install kill switches on hybrid vehicles that cut engine restart without causing warning lights or dangerous shutdown while driving.

Automotive RepairInstallation & AssemblyInstaller4High$ implied
0
32

BraceLock System

Rafter braces shift out of position, requiring manual re-alignment and additional fastening.

ConstructionInstallation & AssemblyCarpenter2Mild
0
52

ChemCompass Roofing Assistant

A DIY roofer needs to know whether bonding adhesive can be safely applied directly to granule-surfaced SBS modified bitumen membrane for EPDM installation, or if a geotextile separation layer is required to prevent chemical degradation.

ConstructionInstallation & AssemblyHomeowner/DIYer4High$ implied
0
49

InsulAlign Tool

Apprentice electricians struggle to mount flush mount ceiling fixtures with insulation backing because the mounting screws get stuck in the insulation, making alignment and installation extremely difficult and time-consuming.

ElectricalInstallation & AssemblyApprentice Electrician4High$ implied
0
59

PipeRoot Eradicator

Homeowner needs a way to clear tree roots blocking main sewer line and permanently prevent root intrusion near underground utilities without damaging adjacent electrical/internet lines.

PlumbingInstallation & AssemblyHomeowner4High$ explicit
0
44

FlangeFit Pro

A pre-cemented toilet flange is at an uneven depth below finished tile, and a standard flange extender does not fit because the extender is wider than the existing flange.

PlumbingInstallation & AssemblyHomeowner / DIYer3Medium$ implied
0
44

FlangeFix Pro

Commode flange replacement is complicated by an existing cemented flange at a heavy angle, requiring extra wax rings or concrete demolition.

PlumbingInstallation & AssemblyPlumber3Medium$ implied
0
42

NutStarter Pro

A technician struggles to thread a small lock nut because it is difficult to align and start in confined spaces.

Field ServiceInstallation & AssemblyField Technician2Mild$ implied
0
47

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.

Field ServiceInstallation & AssemblyHomeowner3Medium$ implied
0
42

PipeFix Concrete Mount

Homeowner needs a method to secure vertical PVC pipe to concrete foundation to prevent lateral movement.

Home ServicesInstallation & AssemblyHomeowner2Mild$ implied
0
27

PipeMate Adhesive Advisor

A worker needs a reliable method for joining CPVC and PVC pipes and is unsure whether transition glue or CPVC glue is acceptable.

PlumbingInstallation & AssemblyPlumber2Mild
0
34

RoofSnap Transition

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.

Home ServicesInstallation & AssemblyHomeowner (DIY)4High
0
47

ContactFix Pro

Halo 6-inch cans have unreliable hot contact connection causing bulb flickering or failure.

ElectricalInstallation & AssemblyElectrician3Medium$ implied

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