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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
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.
PipeFix Concrete Mount
Homeowner needs a method to secure vertical PVC pipe to concrete foundation to prevent lateral movement.
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.
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.
ContactFix Pro
Halo 6-inch cans have unreliable hot contact connection causing bulb flickering or failure.
FlashEasy Pro
DIY homeowner needs to install step flashing under existing siding for a new roof attachment but doesn't know how to nail flashing under siding without removal.
SinkMate Pro
InSinkerator garbage disposal installation is challenging with ceramic 'artsy' sinks, often requiring partial disassembly or removal.
VentCalc Pro
Homeowner needs a new roof but is unsure how to proceed due to conflicting advice and lack of knowledge about ventilation compatibility.
PanelPro Organizer
Electrical panel makeup looks unprofessional and messy because wires are not neatly arranged into the neutral bar.
DrainAlign Pro
Existing drain pipe does not align with pre-molded shower pan drain hole, requiring a workaround during shower replacement.
DrainPerfect Gauge
Newly installed shower drains sit higher than the base, causing water to pool around the drain plate instead of draining properly.
ConduitGrip Solo
Electrician struggles to hold conduit in place on ceiling walls while drilling and fastening without a helper.
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.
TrapFlex Space-Saver
No room to install a P-trap under a sink or fixture due to space constraints, likely because copper pipe is already run in a way that prevents a standard trap.
SpaceSaver Trap
No room for a P-trap in a confined space during plumbing installation or repair.
ThreadLock Tub Spout
Slip-on tub spouts are unreliable and lack thread utilization, causing frustration and frequent replacements.
MixValve Outdoor Hub
Need an affordable outdoor faucet with a mixing valve for hot and cold water that can be drained for winter and supports a future shower attachment.
PlumbSnap Assistant
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.
LeakSeeker Pro
A new toilet's tank-to-bowl bolts leak persistently despite multiple replacement gasket kits and installation attempts, likely due to a hairline crack or design flaw.
RoofVent Pro
Homeowner has roof ridge vent improperly installed with framing nails and needs to decide whether to replace ridge cap or entire ridge vent and remove round vents to solve whole-house fan back-pressure issue.
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