r/DIY is a subreddit with 27.5M members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses diy, looking for a, wall, homeimprovement, and help, and they frequently recommend/review cordless drill, grout, and blinds.
DIY
Popular Themes in r/DIY
#1
Advice Requests
: "How long do you actually need to wait before using a shower after applying bathroom silicone?"
30 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Polymeric Paver Sand for expansion joints in driveway?"
15 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "At my wits end with tank to bowl bolts leaking"
4 posts
#4
Ideas
: "How to build a fence on a hill to contain dogs?"
4 posts
#5
Opportunities
: "Bilko swap to walkout"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/DIY
#1
Diy
: "How hard to Diy a 2 stall garage in midwest"
38 posts
#2
Looking For A
33 posts
#3
Wall
: "Cannot drill on ceiling, but need to put a panel there. Can I drill into the side of the Walls and hang using some sort of wire or is there some safety concerns there?"
19 posts
#4
Homeimprovement
: "Moving Spigot Shutoff"
12 posts
#5
Help
: "Help with my artsy canvas wall please
Help - UK products?"
11 posts
#6
Repair
: "Evaporative cooler leak Repair"
11 posts
#7
Door
: "Adding Door to wooden face with spread out posts"
11 posts
#8
Paint
: "Help Painting a laptop lid"
10 posts
#9
Annoying
9 posts
#10
Worst
8 posts
Products Discussed in r/DIY
Cordless Drill
121 reviews
#1
Ryobi
4.1★ from 48 reviews
#2
Milwaukee
4.7★ from 23 reviews
#3
DeWalt
4.3★ from 14 reviews
Grout
69 reviews
#1
Polymeric Sand
4.4★ from 28 reviews
#2
Gator Dust
5.0★ from 4 reviews
#3
Sand
5.0★ from 2 reviews
Blinds
60 reviews
#1
Blinds.com
4.5★ from 11 reviews
#2
Select Blinds
3.8★ from 6 reviews
#3
Home Depot
3.5★ from 6 reviews
Flair Used in r/DIY
#1
help
: "What are the best skills to learn to save money?"
91 posts
#2
home improvement
: "How long do you actually need to wait before using a shower after applying bathroom silicone?"
23 posts
#3
outdoor
: "Garden Spigot Change"
9 posts
#4
woodworking
: "Safely Cutting Long Board with Circular Saw"
6 posts
#5
electronic
: "Range still has power after flipping breaker"
3 posts
#6
metalworking
: "How to fix holes in utility tin roof"
3 posts
#7
other
: "Wanting to turn my park model camper trailer into a year round tiny home, thinking about building an insulating/aesthetic shell around it."
2 posts
#8
carpentry
: "Can I support a shelf by drilling part of it into a header?"
2 posts
#9
weekly thread
: "General Feedback/Getting Started Q&A [Weekly Thread]"
1 post
#10
automotive
: "Supporting garage door motor and supports during drywall install"
1 post
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+439k members(1.6%)
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Last updated: June 15, 2026