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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
PlumbFix Guide
Espresso machine causes water hammer that vibrates the fridge, and user is unsure where to install a water hammer arrestor.
AxleAlign Pro
Steering knuckle will not line up with CV axle on passenger side during reassembly, while driver side went smoothly.
HoleGuard Pro
Builder is drilling holes in the wrong part of joists to accommodate rain guards, risking structural damage and costly rework.
FlexiDrain Connect
Plumbers need a compact, flexible solution for drain connections in tight spaces where standard rigid piping is difficult to install.
BrazeGuard Pro
Uncertainty about the impact of not purging nitrogen while brazing on a new heat pump installation, and whether flushing or sending it is the right course of action.
QuadFlow Diverter Kit
Need to add a fourth output (tub spout) to a 3-way shower diverter system without replacing the entire control valve.
RigRoute Pro
Truck driver needs a clean, effective way to route coax cable from side mirrors to CB radio in a Freightliner Cascadia without going through the firewall.
DrainMove Guide
Homeowner needs to relocate a washer drain pipe that is too high to accommodate a planned wall removal, but lacks knowledge on how to do it properly.
PlumbEase T-Fitting Planner
A homeowner needs to reposition a tee fitting in a condo to make the main water shutoff valve more accessible, currently located behind a dryer and below a water heater platform.
SaddleShield Pro
Drain saddles are unreliable and cause future headaches, so proper plumbing is preferred but not standardized.
GutterGuide DIY
Homeowner is unsure how to install gutters on a shed due to interference from existing flashing and fascia overhang, and cannot find clear installation guidance.
GutterGuide Pro
Uncertainty about the correct method to install gutters with specific flashing, requiring manual trimming and notching.
FixMyFloor Planner
DIY homeowner needs to level a basement floor after a stack replacement but lacks knowledge about proper fill materials and considerations.
PEX Flex-Join
Worker cannot connect two PEX pipes that are close together due to minimum spacing requirements between fittings.
PullMate ONE
Solo electricians struggle to pull wire through long conduit runs without a second person to push from the other end.
OneHand ClampPro
Electricians need a way to install one-piece conduit clamps on strut with one hand, reducing installation time and frustration.
PipeMate Universal Adapter
Need a proper adapter or connector to join metal J-pipe to PVC pipe for a sink drain.
SeizeBuster Engine Pull
Need to remove a seized V8 engine from a car without removing the transmission, seeking a less destructive method than cutting components.
PipeFit Adjusta-Adapter
Plumbing rough-in pipe length is slightly short, causing trap to sit at an awkward angle that requires a complex workaround to fit correctly.
FlexiDrain Under-Vanity Kit
Need a plumbing kit or connector that works when the sink drain is misaligned from the wall plumbing under a vanity.
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