DIYers waste time and money planning projects because they have to manually juggle multiple websites for instructions, materials, and cost comparison, often giving up and overpaying for professionals.

Existing solutions treat research, sourcing, and cost comparison as separate steps, forcing users to manually switch between YouTube, supplier sites, and mental math to estimate total project cost and savings.

Severity

3Medium

Willingness to Pay

implied

Added

Jul 26, 2026

Workarounds Described

Opens eight browser tabs to juggle instructions and suppliers
Jumps between YouTube for instructions and three supplier websites to figure out cost
Manually calculates cost savings vs hiring a professional

Implied Software Gaps

Platform that combines instructional content with real-time pricing from multiple suppliers
Tool that automatically aggregates project costs and compares against professional service quotes
Single checkout interface that orders all needed materials from different stores at once

App Concept

DIY Pro

An all-in-one platform that streamlines DIY project planning by providing itemized cost breakdowns, instant savings comparisons vs. hiring a pro, and a unified checkout across multiple suppliers. It acts like a knowledgeable assistant in your pocket, helping you finish jobs while saving 50-60% per project.

Key Features

Itemized cost breakdown for project materials
Instant visual comparison of DIY savings vs professional quotes
Unified checkout across multiple suppliers
Integrated step-by-step instructions (like YouTube but embedded)

Target Users: Australian DIY homeowners planning small to medium home improvement projects

Revenue Model: High-margin commerce platform with supplier commissions or transaction fees

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