r/Decks is a subreddit with 280k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses deck, build, building, repair, and post, and they frequently recommend/review cordless drill, stain, and gravel.
Popular Themes in r/Decks
#1
Advice Requests
: "Request: Help me find a use for this space"
9 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Ideas on how to repair this?"
4 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "3-year-old 20x24 composite deck starting to warp — normal or installation issue?"
4 posts
#4
Money Talk
: "Is $1200 reasonable for standing and staining this entire deck, including the trellis at the bottom and top?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/Decks
#1
Deck
: "A different sort of Deck..."
251 posts
#2
Build
: "10x24 deck Build"
22 posts
#3
Building
: "Building my first deck!"
20 posts
#4
Repair
: "Must Repair, cannot afford to replace"
18 posts
#5
Post
: "Is this beam and Post acceptable?"
18 posts
#6
Replace
: "Must repair, cannot afford to Replace"
18 posts
#7
Railing
: "Railing for a death pit I built in my backyard"
17 posts
#8
Stain
: "Homeowner first time deck build / Pt. 2 deck boards and Stain."
15 posts
#9
New
: "New deck for sauna"
15 posts
#10
Trex
: "Any concerns before they install the Trex?"
14 posts
Products Discussed in r/Decks
Cordless Drill
15 reviews
#1
DeWalt
4.8★ from 5 reviews
#2
Milwaukee
4.5★ from 4 reviews
#3
Ryobi
3.0★ from 4 reviews
Stain
11 reviews
#1
Cutek Extreme
5.0★ from 4 reviews
#2
General Finishes
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
Penofin
5.0★ from 1 review
Gravel
3 reviews
#1
58 Clean
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
Drainage Catch Basin
4.0★ from 1 review
#3
Weed Fabric
4.0★ from 1 review
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Yearly
+58k members(26.2%)
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Last updated: June 15, 2026