r/DIY is a subreddit with 27.5M members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses annoying, struggling, hard time, hate, and having a hard time, and they frequently recommend/review cordless drill, grout, and blinds.
DIY
Popular Themes in r/DIY
#1
Solution Requests
: "What removes silicone sealant?"
7 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Pipes where electric cooker is dur to be installed"
6 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Noisy above the stove exhaust fan"
4 posts
Popular Topics in r/DIY
#1
Annoying
8 posts
#2
Struggling
6 posts
#3
Hard Time
5 posts
#4
Hate
4 posts
#5
Having A Hard Time
4 posts
#6
Diy
3 posts
#7
Building
2 posts
#8
Home Improvement
2 posts
#9
Struggling With
2 posts
#10
Struggling To
2 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
: "Overtightened BOA Issue / Broken Snowboard Boot"
16 posts
#2
home improvement
: "What removes silicone sealant?"
6 posts
#3
woodworking
: "Decided to save ~$250 and install a solid wood door by myself. Now it makes a rubbing sound whenever I open it. SAD!"
1 post
Member Growth in r/DIY
Yearly
+165k members(0.6%)
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Last updated: September 18, 2026