r/HomeMaintenance is a subreddit with 577k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses fix, repair, door, leak, and window, and they frequently recommend/review push mower, caulk, and lubricant.
Welcome to r/homemaintenance, the top community for home maintenance tips, DIY home repairs, and house upkeep advice. Discover expert guides on plumbing fixes, electrical repairs, seasonal maintenance, and cost-saving home improvement projects. Share your DIY projects, ask for troubleshooting help, and learn how to maintain your home affordably. Join our active subreddit for practical home maintenance checklists, tool recommendations, and community driven solutions to keep your home in top shape
Popular Themes in r/HomeMaintenance
#1
Solution Requests
: "100 year old home has all sorts of nicks and scratches on the old wood frames and baseboards. What’s the most efficient way to touch up?"
17 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Hey guys, I have a serious house problem. Urgent advise needed."
13 posts
#3
Ideas
: "Ideas to seal gaps in corrugated roof waves."
1 post
Popular Topics in r/HomeMaintenance
#1
Fix
: "Slow drain Fixed."
65 posts
#2
Repair
: "Deck Repair/ replace advice needed"
51 posts
#3
Door
: "Water coming through screen Door"
31 posts
#4
Leak
: "Water coming into basement right by electrical panel"
29 posts
#5
Window
: "Casement Window lock handle snapped - unable to unlock."
28 posts
#6
Ceiling
: "Ceiling fan wobble"
26 posts
#7
Lookingfor
24 posts
#8
Looking
23 posts
#9
Roof
: "Ideas to seal gaps in corrugated Roof waves."
21 posts
#10
Bathroom
: "How can I get my Bathroom vent fan to stay off?"
20 posts
Products Discussed in r/HomeMaintenance
Push Mower
27 reviews
#1
EGO
4.9★ from 9 reviews
#2
Ryobi
4.3★ from 4 reviews
#3
Ego
4.5★ from 4 reviews
Caulk
24 reviews
#1
Silicone
4.3★ from 6 reviews
#2
Caulk
3.3★ from 3 reviews
#3
100% Silicone
4.0★ from 2 reviews
Lubricant
9 reviews
#1
PB Blaster
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
AlumeAlube
5.0★ from 1 review
#3
CRC Power Lube
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/HomeMaintenance
#1
🛠️ Repair Help
: "I tried to replace a light. Now the light won't turn off from the switch. I'm so confused!"
32 posts
#2
🚰 Plumbing
: "What is leaking in my house?"
10 posts
#3
🏠Interior, Ceiling & Walls
: "Topping off attic insulation for the first time, anything else that needs doing?"
8 posts
#4
🧽 Cleaning & Prevention
: "Air filter gap?"
6 posts
#5
❓ Question
: "Is This Normal For Gutter Guards?"
5 posts
#6
🔌 Electrical
: "New House, What Dis?"
5 posts
#7
🏠 Roof
: "Is this supposed to be open?"
5 posts
#8
💬 Advice / Tips / PSA
: "What would you do with this bathroom?"
5 posts
#9
🧰 Heating & Cooling (HVAC)
: "Time to call an expert?"
4 posts
#10
🐜 Pest Control
: "Are groundhogs actually a problem?"
2 posts
Member Growth in r/HomeMaintenance
Yearly
+129k members(28.9%)
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Last updated: June 21, 2026