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
MechGuide Pro
Seized brake caliper pins on a 2004 Honda Pilot require replacement of boots and brackets, but it's unclear whether to preemptively replace remaining boots to prevent future seizing.
BushingBuster Pro
Unable to remove a seized bolt from the lower suspension arm bushing on a 2004 Toyota Highlander due to rust and limited access, risking costly knuckle replacement.
HomeVue Inspector
New homeowner discovers unpredictable, hidden DIY plumbing and electrical problems in a newly purchased house, making repairs complex and escalating.
FlangeFix Guide
User needs to replace a flange without cutting the tube but lacks clear guidance on how to do it.
PipeSaver Removal Guide
A cracked ABS fitting in a tight space requires careful removal without damaging reusable pipe segments upstream or downstream.
TightAccess Glow Plug Extractor
Snapped glow plug tips cannot be extracted due to tight engine bay access, forcing risky DIY methods.
AlignMyRide
A car owner cannot get a professional body shop to correctly align a rear bumper, causing the hatch to rub, and the shop is not honoring its warranty.
PaintSafe Bond
Duct tape leaves horrible residue and can strip paint off cars during collision repair.
JointPress Pro
DIY car repair fails due to inability to remove a damaged lower ball joint from a 2010 Honda Accord using a rented ball joint press, because the tool does not fit properly and lacks leverage.
TractorHood Revive
A John Deere lawn tractor owner cannot remove fine spiderweb scratches from the plastic hood and is unsure what product to use.
DepinSplice Pro
Need to replace a connector or splice a wire in a confined space with very short wire, requiring a tool to depin and splice but lacking the right tool.
BushingBuster Pro
Need to remove a PVC reducer bushing from inside a 2" p-trap without damaging the trap during a tub-to-shower conversion.
CartridgePuller Pro
Unable to remove a leaky faucet cartridge because the stem appears stuck or integrated with other parts, and the cartridge won't fit out of the hole.
PlumberFix Pro
3/4” copper to PVC connection leaks despite proper use of Teflon tape — user cannot identify the cause or solution.
CartridgeGrip Pro
Moen faucet cartridges are difficult to service because they are buried deep in the valve body with handle extensions and use nylon nuts that break during removal.
HVAC DecisionPro
HVAC technicians are unsure whether it is necessary to replace a factory-installed filter drier inside a condenser that was never opened to atmosphere during a TXV replacement.
PumpGland Pro
A worker needs to identify and service a packed gland on a pump but struggles with seized packing nuts.
ThreadRestore Pro
Stripped oil drain bolt threads on a 2008 Toyota Corolla prevent a simple oil change, and an oversized self-tapping bolt fails to cut new threads after repeated attempts.
BrakeDecision Pro
Resurfacing rotors is disliked by the technician because it costs nearly the same for the customer to replace them with new non-OEM parts, making the extra effort seem wasteful.
SeizeBreaker Pro
A ball joint is seized in the mounting hole and the user cannot remove it with standard shop tools.
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