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 looking for a, annoying, looking for a way, struggling, and diy, and they frequently recommend/review cordless drill, grout, and blinds.
DIY
Popular Themes in r/DIY
#1
Advice Requests
: "Paint Sprayer advice?"
2 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Recommendations on what to rent for removing/installing big overhead shop lights?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/DIY
#1
Looking For A
33 posts
#2
Annoying
9 posts
#3
Looking For A Way
6 posts
#4
Struggling
6 posts
#5
Diy
6 posts
#6
Installing
: "Installing Anchors Through Brick Veneer"
6 posts
#7
Hard Time
5 posts
#8
Home Improvement
4 posts
#9
Hate
4 posts
#10
Having A Hard Time
4 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
home improvement
: "Concrete subfloor right at uneveness limit for laminate flooring"
8 posts
#2
help
: "how to make Aircraft galley curtains?"
6 posts
#3
outdoor
: "Framing a screen door for a Screeneze patio enclosure. Am I missing anything major? (Pics included)"
2 posts
#4
other
: "Paint Sprayer advice?"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/DIY
Yearly
+277k members(1.0%)
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Last updated: July 11, 2026