Homeowner needs to hide basement plumbing pipes while maintaining code compliance and accessibility for cleanouts.

Workarounds Described

• planning to build a second wall in front of the stack
• considering painting pipes with dry fall black paint and leaving exposed
• wife insists on covering pipes, but homeowner at a loss for code-compliant method

Implied Software Gaps

• AR-based app that shows how to reroute or conceal pipes while maintaining cleanout access
• Code-checking tool that verifies local plumbing regulations for cleanout accessibility and soffit construction

PipeHide Pro

A mobile app that guides DIY homeowners through plumbing code-compliant concealment options. Uses AR to visualize pipe rerouting and provides step-by-step instructions for building access panels, selecting materials, and ensuring cleanout accessibility.