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App Ideas (47)
View allFixOrFlip Pro
Enable property managers, landlords, and maintenance workers to quickly determine whether to repair or replace damaged fixtures using a data-driven assessment tool. Focuses specifically on bathtubs, roofs, and common rental property issues.
“Managing a leaking flat EPDM roof on a multi-family property, overwhelmed by conflicting options and high quote for restoration coating, needs cost-effective, long-term solution.”
“Landlord struggles with unreliable home warranty company that fails to approve repairs in a timely manner and has poor customer support, leaving tenants without essential services like AC for weeks.”
BrakeSage EPB Assistant
Technicians and car owners lack model-specific, step-by-step procedures and reliable recommendations for electronic parking brake service, leading to costly mistakes or unnecessary part replacements. This app delivers interactive, data-driven guidance to ensure correct, safe, and cost-effective repair decisions.
“Parking brake lever on rear caliper is stuck and difficult to depress, preventing brake installation.”
“Electric parking brake motor not being unplugged before brake service can damage calipers, and parking brake seals leak prematurely on Chrysler vehicles.”
PlumbDecide AR
An app that helps plumbers and DIYers choose the right repair method and parts for tight-space plumbing issues using augmented reality and decision trees. It reduces guesswork and costly mistakes in complex repair scenarios.
“Plumber needs to replace a corroded P-trap but is unsure if the existing lead pipe can withstand a fernco coupling without structural damage.”
“Need to replace a 3-way valve with minimal cuts and fittings to reduce labor and parts cost.”
RoofGuard: Leak Decider
Helps homeowners and contractors make informed repair and maintenance decisions for leaky roofs, especially during storms. Guides users through diagnosis, contractor assessment, and seasonal vulnerability checks.
“Roof installed in 2021 has persistent damp spots, shingles delaminating and sliding off, and contractor is unresponsive.”
“Roofers and homeowners need to identify and prepare for the most common roof vulnerabilities before hurricane season, such as wind-driven rain leaks, flashing failures, underlayment problems, or insurance issues.”
FixtureWrench Pro
DIYers and plumbers struggle with removing stuck cartridges, threaded pieces, and pipe sections without damaging surrounding fixtures. Existing tools are generic or unavailable for older models.
“Need to remove a threaded piece to access a shower cartridge without damaging tiles.”
“Need to replace a slow-drip section of pipe feeding a tub faucet without soldering.”
TightSparc Repair Kit
A specialized toolset for plumbers to make repairs in tight spaces without destructive disassembly. Addresses the specific challenges of reaching, connecting, and fixing PEX and galvanized pipes in constrained areas.
“A cast iron toilet flange and riser are rotted and need repair, but the plumber is unsure of the best method to restore the toilet securely.”
“No brazing tool exists that pre-heats the filler rod to eliminate the need to heat the copper pipe first.”
Individual Problems
PlumbGuide Pro
Homeowner or plumber needs to replace a cast iron drain fitting with PVC but cannot figure out the best approach for the connection.
FlangeFIX Rapid Removal Tool
A homeowner attempting a toilet flange repair is stuck because the old flange is embedded in epoxy concrete and they lack the right tool (grinder) to cut it out, making them face hours of manual chiseling.
PipeFix Assessor
Plumber needs to replace a corroded P-trap but is unsure if the existing lead pipe can withstand a fernco coupling without structural damage.
TightSpace PEX Repair Kit
Homeowner or DIYer needs to replace a cracked PEX pipe in a tight, confined space with limited room for cutting and reconnecting.
PipeCut Buddy
Homeowner needs to replace an old glued ABS P-trap with a chrome one in a cramped vanity with limited pipe length to work with.
TileSafe Cartridge Puller
Need to remove a threaded piece to access a shower cartridge without damaging tiles.
CartridgeAccess Pro
Unable to access or replace a shower cartridge because the access panel is sealed with silicone and tile, making it impossible to reach with standard tools.
DrainFit Pro
Plumber cannot fit a p-trap into a bathtub drain assembly due to poor rough-in by previous plumbers.
PipeSaver DIY Kit
Homeowner cannot remove a rusted, broken stub out soldered to main pipe, needs a way to repair or replace it without calling a plumber.
SteepSlope Flashing Fix
Homeowner cannot safely access steep roof slope to replace old copper flashing, needs a repair method that avoids climbing or removing tiles.
NoSolder PipeFix
Need to replace a slow-drip section of pipe feeding a tub faucet without soldering.
RoofRestore Guide
Uncertainty about proper materials and process for restoring an aging, rusty metal roof on a steep-pitch cabin.
ValveDecision Pro
Uncertainty about whether to replace a slowly leaking pressure relief valve or just clean the threads.
PipeSaver Pro
Plumber lacks specialized tools to remove hubs from pipes without damaging the pipe and to ream out inside-pipe fittings like toilet flanges, requiring manual notching.
RepairDecide Pro
Car owner cannot assess the safety urgency and cost-benefit of deferred high-cost repairs on an older vehicle.
PigtailFlex Pro
Workers maintaining old electrical systems with brittle cloth insulation struggle to avoid damaging wires in tight boxes.
ValveFix Guide
A pond bead filter's spider valve handle folds back easily, preventing proper sealing and filter function.
PVC PressFix
Repairing a leaking PVC joint on a pressurized waterline in a tight-space outdoor water feature is difficult and existing methods often fail.
RoofEdgeFix Pro
Flat roof edge is delaminating and lifting up on a new construction job with less than 2% slope, affecting about 500 linear feet.
HeatExchanger Shield
Frequent cracked heat exchangers in Thermo Pride furnaces cause recurring repair needs and customer dissatisfaction.
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