MINNEAPOLIS— DIY projects are huge right now, but they can also cost you more time and money.
Issac Kamsin was in deep trouble with repairs after buying a house. He was fined thousands of dollars for a sewer problem, but instead he turned to a friend for help.
“He helped me solve the problem myself without spending thousands of dollars,” Kamsin said.
He quickly realized how easy that FaceTime call was and started thinking about how he could convey the ease he felt to others. A light bulb went off and he thought: why don’t we develop a product?
His friend Abe Dicks’ help turned into an app called Abe.
The tailor-made app for homeowners connects them with a professional who can help with home projects.
“As a homeowner, the problem here is that the professional can see that and help you on the call,” Kamsin said.
Kamsin’s goal is to connect professionals in rural communities with homeowners around the world.
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Although it hasn’t launched publicly yet, it already has professionals on board, including Ryan Myers.
Myers lives in Tennessee and specializes in dryer repairs.
With the click of a button, Kamsin was able to write down the problem he was experiencing and connect with Myers.
Similar to FaceTime, Kamsin showed Myers the brand of his dryer and explained the problem. From there, Myers was able to tell Kamsin what tools he needed to solve the problem.
Myers believes this partnership is important for professionals to make extra money, while homeowners also benefit.
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“If you want to save money and time and learn how to do things yourself, it’s absolutely worth it,” says Myers.
Although the professionals set the price, homeowners can scroll until they find the price they feel comfortable with.
“Having someone in my pocket who I knew I could trust and who isn’t trying to sell me, aligns our incentives,” Kamsin said.
Kamsin hopes to connect people, regardless of the distance or the project.
“We’re building an app for that moment when you feel like you know enough, and you want to keep going, but you’re stuck and you think, ‘If I can just talk to someone for a moment, I can keep moving,’” he said.
The app will be available in the app stores within a few weeks.
