Explore Problems & App Ideas
Search and filter 17 real business problems from workers across every industry. App ideas group related problems into buildable product concepts.
Individual Problems
RoofBond Advisor
Finding an adhesive that bonds aluminum trim coil to EPDM roofing without causing chemical damage.
PipeGuard Quality Check
A plumber wasted 10 feet of copper pipe because it was of poor quality and could not be bent properly, and the supply house refused to help.
SeaProof Outlet Vault
Electricians need weatherproof outlet boxes that can withstand extreme sea spray and wind when installing along seawalls on granite posts.
DurabilityPredictor
Uncertainty about the long-term durability of titanium-coated aluminum fittings for a hose prototype.
PaperMatch Pro
Difficulty finding sticker paper that works well with an Epson ET-3750 inkjet printer for glossy front sticker printing.
Finely Ground Lawn Topper
Homeowner cannot find finely ground lawn topper without large debris like wood chunks, rocks, or sticks.
ThreadTite Trap Adapter
Plumber needs a trap adapter with threaded connection to attach waste arm securely.
MaterialID QuickTest
Handyman cannot identify a material that homeowner insists is not asbestos, lacking a reliable field test.
GasLine Guide
Homeowner needs to safely connect a gas stove to an existing gas line but lacks knowledge of gas plumbing codes and flow capacity calculation.
Discontinued Part Finder
Finding a discontinued specific fuel injector for a 2004 VW Golf 1.6 FSI that only fits one model year, with no reliable alternative part number that works.
HeritageRoof Source
Unable to find a fiber cement roof product or installer in the United States for a 1920s house, threatening the original aesthetic.
CableConfig Pro
Struggling to find a competitively priced 1000-foot underground service cable with exactly 2 conductors of 1/0 AWG and one #2 AWG ground, because available options include an extra unnecessary conductor that increases cost.
BreakerFinder Pro
Cannot find a Siemens 20 amp GFCI tandem breaker for a panel replacement.
BulkCoat Pro
A headlight restoration technician needs a bulk-buy UV ceramic coating that performs as well as the Sylvania kit but is more cost-effective for high-volume use.
SampleSource Pro
Aspiring boba business owner wants to test product recipes before bulk purchasing, but lacks a way to source small quantities for testing.
RoofPanel Pro
Can't determine correct tapered insulation panel quantities without knowing existing roof deck thickness and low spot geometry under old built-up roofing (BUR) layer.
RoofBond Direct
Cannot find EPDM adhesive at local hardware stores for RV roof repair.
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