Explore Problems & App Ideas
Search and filter 934 real business problems from workers across every industry. App ideas group related problems into buildable product concepts.
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
RoofFix Advisor
Silicone coating on a small built-up roof is delaminating from the substrate because the top layer (embedded gravel/asphalt) is separating from the underlying BUR, and the owner is unsure whether to scrape and recoat with silicone or switch to a different coating system.
ServiceDesign Insight
Vehicles are designed with components that are inaccessible without disassembling large portions of the vehicle, making routine repairs excessively labor-intensive.
EasyBattery Access
Vehicles have poorly designed battery mounting locations that make replacement unnecessarily difficult and time-consuming.
StuckFix Pro
Unable to swivel a stuck old faucet at a cabin despite loosening nut, applying penetrant, and tapping with a hammer, with fear of breaking irreplaceable parts.
SecureFit Seal
A plumber is unsure how to reinforce a SharkBite push-fit fitting on PEX due to concerns about material degradation and improper adhesion.
Flexi-Release Pro
Plumber needs to remove stuck flexible hoses from a Grohe tap but cannot unscrew them, needing to decide between replacing the tap or reusing old washers on flat faces.
DryPipe Wedge
Plumber needs to solder copper pipes that have residual water inside, which prevents proper soldering.
SmoothSeal Isolation Valve
Plumber struggles with isolation valves that have sharp edges, causing flexitails to cut through O-rings and leak.
GasketGuard Pro
Toilet gaskets disintegrate into powder after a few years, requiring replacement with unknown cause.
FixIt Guide
Unable to fit a broken ceramic piece back into a kitchen sink hole for a watertight epoxy repair without replacement.
PRV Fix Guide
Cannot easily replace the internal cartridge of a pressure reducing valve due to rust, and lacks knowledge on proper tools and techniques.
MansardFix Pro
A Mansard roof is causing repeated failures (water intrusion, shingle slippage) despite $35,000+ in repairs, with no permanent fix in sight.
OnePass Detail
A hobbyist auto detailer with physical limitations needs an efficient, one-step paint correction process to restore a neglected car's finish in under 3-4 hours.
AirBox Repair Kit
A technician struggles with air filter box damage causing lean codes, and uses aluminum tape (a non-purpose-built material) as a temporary fix because no dedicated repair solution is available.
StemSnap
Difficult to replace a stuck faucet stem due to calcium buildup, requiring repetitive manual testing of each knob.
RepairPath Pro
Cannot fully disassemble a throttle body for repair due to part unavailability on backorder, making rebuild more expensive than replacement.
BumperGrip Pro
Auto body shops struggle with paint adhesion on plastic bumpers due to inadequate sanding, leading to rework and quality issues.
ShockScan Pro
Aftermarket suspension conversion back to OEM reveals missing mounting hardware, halting repair.
PaintCure Pro
After fixing scratches and paint chips with touch-up paint, the user cannot polish the repaired area to a smooth, glossy finish that matches the original paint, leaving the car looking ugly and cheap.
HubSaver Pro CPVC
Need to retrofit a low-pressure system but shut-off valves and flanges are glued hub to hub and sourcing new parts is slow; seeking a way to reuse existing hubs without damaging schedule 80 CPVC.
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