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Search and filter 110 real business problems from workers across every industry. App ideas group related problems into buildable product concepts.
App Ideas (2)
View allDrainFlow Pro
Many homeowners and DIYers face cross-siphoning and backflow issues due to improper drain configurations. An app that guides code-compliant drain layouts would prevent health hazards and costly rework.
“A plumber discovered that both hot and cold supply lines to a shower valve are connected to the same red PEX tube, causing the shower to output only one temperature, and the entire PEX installation is illogical and must be redone.”
“Siphoning at tub drain when flushing toilet due to improperly configured drain connections.”
PlumbSmart Fix
Homeowners struggle with non-standard plumbing repairs and upgrades, lacking clear guidance. An app that provides step-by-step, situation-specific advice reduces confusion and mistakes.
“Homeowner or remodeler needs to understand why a water heater leaked after restoring water supply following a long shutdown, and how to prevent similar issues.”
“Homeowner needs to repair a PVC irrigation pipe leak in a tight space near the manifold.”
Individual Problems
FilterNook Pro
Need to install an aftermarket inline water filter behind a counter-depth fridge that is flush with the wall, but lack space and a proper enclosure for the filter canister.
PlumbPlan Pro
Homeowner needs to fix a leaking hot water line in a mid-century home with a crudely installed PVC water system and needs guidance on whether to do a partial PEX repair now or wait for a full system replacement.
ThreadMatch Pro
The user needs to seal a stainless steel bulkhead with straight threads (NPSM) to NPT-to-PEX fittings, but the NPT male fitting threads all the way through without forming a seal despite Teflon tape, and they don't know how to properly seal against straight female threads.
PlumbExpert Connect
Need expert advice on proper drain line connection to septic system in a small dog grooming salon.
PipeMate Flex Connector
A cabin owner needs to connect a 1.5-inch plastic pipe at a 15-degree angle to a 1.25-inch galvanized steel pipe with a 3-inch gap, but lacks plumbing knowledge and the original boot connector is missing.
FlowKeeper Diverter
Adding a handheld shower diverter significantly reduces water pressure, and no diverter labeled 'full flow' restores the original pressure.
BowlLevel Pro
Low water level in a wall-hung toilet bowl causes inadequate waste clearance and staining.
VentSpace Pro
A homeowner or DIYer is struggling to design a code-compliant toilet drain vent layout under limited subfloor space (15 inches) and cannot find clear, practical guidance on fitting the vent and drain fittings.
CartridgeSnap Pro
Homeowner cannot remove or install Moen 1222 shower cartridge due to apparent vacuum or pressure lock when local valves are closed, lacking the correct removal tool.
Plumber's Cap Guide
Need to properly cap or seal a toilet drain before tiling over it when converting a half bath to a laundry room.
PipePuller Pro
Need to replace a copper fuel line embedded in a concrete slab but unsure if it can be pulled through without creating leak points.
FixItBid
Homeowner needs a plumber to remove unnecessary PVC piping and install a bypass valve on residential water supply, but two plumbers have ghosted after saying it would be easy.
PipeMatch DIY
Homeowner cannot figure out how to connect a new water filter system to existing 70-year-old galvanized steel pipes using PEX due to conflicting advice, hard-to-find fittings, and difficulty identifying the correct connectors.
DrainFlex Adapter Kit
Need a flexible adapter to connect a non-standard Japanese soaking tub drain to a typical 2-inch U.S. plumbing drain.
PlumbVent Pro
Homeowner needs to fix improper AAV installation and venting that causes washer-induced gurgling in a sink, with unclear code compliance.
FlushGuard Toilet Preventer
Partial toilet blockage and incomplete flush due to solid waste accumulation, hard water deposits, and algae growth, requiring manual intervention.
VentRoute Pro
A homeowner/DIYer cannot figure out how to properly vent a toilet drain line given Kentucky code restrictions and space constraints, risking code violation or structural damage.
SlabSaver Toilet Retrofit
A homeowner wants to add a toilet in a concrete slab home without breaking the slab, needing a way to route waste through the wall to an existing sewer line.
BackflowSafe Bidet
Homeowner needs a bidet in a small UK upstairs toilet without backflow risk, requiring an electrician for outlet installation or a bulky backflow cistern.
PipeSlope Solver
Homeowner needs to fix a slow-flushing toilet caused by improper pipe slope in a confined crawlspace, but cannot easily re-plumb due to space constraints and existing pipe obstructions.
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