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 worst, diy, annoying, struggling, and hard time, and they frequently recommend/review cordless drill, grout, and blinds.
DIY
Popular Themes in r/DIY
#1
Solution Requests
: "Toilet intermittently running"
19 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "need to paint a shirt and would love some advice"
2 posts
#3
Ideas
: "DIYers GATHER ROUND/ CREATIVE SOLUTIONS NEEDED!"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/DIY
#1
Worst
9 posts
#2
Diy
8 posts
#3
Annoying
8 posts
#4
Struggling
6 posts
#5
Hard Time
5 posts
#6
Door
5 posts
#7
Hate
4 posts
#8
Having A Hard Time
4 posts
#9
Building
2 posts
#10
Home Improvement
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
: "How to fence lattice under an uneven deck?"
43 posts
#2
home improvement
: "Bathroom Exhaust Van"
27 posts
#3
electronic
: "Microwave won't fit"
4 posts
#4
woodworking
: "Lowering bed by cutting or replacing legs?"
4 posts
#5
outdoor
: "Replacing failed wicker seats with polyester webbing — is there a better way?"
3 posts
#6
3d printing
: "Wanted a Apple Watch Stand that was Foldable for Travel - could not find one I liked so I made and 3D Printed one"
2 posts
#7
weekly thread
: "General Feedback/Getting Started Q&A [Weekly Thread]"
1 post
#8
other
: "What's a DIY project that seemed intimidating beforehand but turned out to be way easier than expected once you actually started?"
1 post
#9
metalworking
: "What product to seal metal roof where two planes meet?"
1 post
#10
carpentry
: "Got a broken hinge, exactly which model is it or what would be a suitable replacement."
1 post
Member Growth in r/DIY
Yearly
+148k members(0.5%)
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Last updated: August 14, 2026