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Search and filter 19 real business problems from workers across every industry. App ideas group related problems into buildable product concepts.
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VintagePlumbSource
A plumber or handyman cannot find a supplier for specific vintage shower valve parts (valve body washers and spline cutting for valve shaft).
VintageValve Match
Homeowner needs a replacement two-handle wall-mount tub faucet for a 1950s house but cannot find one in the US that matches the existing tile and avoids wall modification.
RarePart Finder
Unable to find a supplier for a 4" left-threaded coupling or cap, which was last seen 25 years ago.
NutFind Pro
Cannot find a standard 3/4-inch threaded copper nut at hardware stores to connect a new water heater without modifying existing pipes or buying expensive flex kits.
RoughIn Match
Need a toilet that fits a 14-inch rough-in from a pre-war building, but standard toilets are 12 inches.
ValveWise Selector
A homeowner needs to replace a toilet shutoff valve but is confused about which type, model, and brand to choose due to conflicting advice and lack of clear recommendations.
PipeFix Internal
Cannot find a 2-inch ABS internal coupling for a repair where external access is limited.
PipeHang Pro
A commercial plumber needs an affordable laser level for hanging cast iron pipe that is cheaper than premium brands like DeWalt or Milwaukee.
GripStub Drywall Mount
Need a stubout that can be securely mounted to drywall for repiping without stud access or drywall removal.
HoseFinder Pro
Unable to find a braided replacement dishwasher drain hose through standard retail channels.
CustomDrain Finder
Cannot find a drain assembly that fits a custom vessel sink with a 1.25-inch drain hole because standard parts have larger threads.
PartFindr
A homeowner needs to find a specific replacement part (6-inch iron sewer pipe cleanout cover with removable plug) and does not know where to source it.
PlumbFind
A DIYer cannot find a 3/4" NPS female straight-thread fitting to connect to 1/2" PEX via an elbow.
FitMate Faucet Finder
Cannot find a replacement aerator that fits the specific faucet due to non-standard thread size and depth constraints.
TankMatch Pro
Cannot find the specific Amtrol SL86vs bladder tank model and is uncertain if the Welltrex 302 is the same product, especially for low pH water use.
PipeSleeve Pro
Unable to source 6-inch PVC pipe locally for use as a sleeve through a concrete block wall to run a 4-inch sewer line.
PartsMatch Silcock Repair Finder
Finding a replacement vacuum breaker for a specific brand of silcock is difficult because the part sold as compatible does not actually fit, and the alternative is replacing the entire silcock at higher cost.
TrapMatch
Difficulty finding a replacement bottle trap for a non-standard drain pipe configuration with a 1.4-inch elbow and oversized ring.
PipeSource Pro
1-1/2 inch CPVC drain pipes are out of stock or expensive, and alternative materials like PVC, PEX, and copper also have availability or cost issues, making it hard to source hot water drainage pipe for a restaurant wok stove.
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