r/Homebuilding
297k members
r/Homebuilding is a subreddit with 297k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses foundation, struggling with, builder, worst, and basement, and they frequently recommend/review kitchen appliances, caulk, and material.
This sub is for discussion and questions concerning all aspects of the home building process - whether in a development by a large builder, custom homes, or DIY projects. While the perspective is generally that of the (future) homeowner, topics from builders and contractors are welcome.
NSFW content will result in a ban.
Self-promotion and ads are not permitted.
No politics.
Popular Themes in r/Homebuilding
#1
Advice Requests
: "Is this concerning? Potentially buying this house"
19 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "How to trim out window on metal siding?"
14 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Unhappy But Stuck With Architect"
5 posts
#4
Money Talk
: "Got quoted $146,400 for a retaining wall on Long Island. Am I crazy or is this high?"
3 posts
#5
Ideas
: "Thinking about adding an exterior lift to a new 2 story ICF build? Ideas?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/Homebuilding
#1
Foundation
: "Large Foundation *Update*"
8 posts
#2
Struggling With
7 posts
#3
Builder
7 posts
#4
Worst
6 posts
#5
Basement
: "Basement walls poured, how does it look?"
6 posts
#6
Building
5 posts
#7
Roof
5 posts
#8
Contractor
5 posts
#9
Tools
4 posts
#10
Construction
4 posts
Products Discussed in r/Homebuilding
Kitchen Appliances
42 reviews
#1
Bosch
4.4★ from 9 reviews
#2
Whirlpool
3.9★ from 7 reviews
#3
LG
3.3★ from 4 reviews
Caulk
16 reviews
#1
Silicone
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#2
Quad
4.5★ from 2 reviews
#3
Sherwin Williams Maxflex
4.0★ from 1 review
Material
10 reviews
#1
Pavers
4.0★ from 5 reviews
#2
Stamped Concrete
3.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Belgard Pavers
5.0★ from 1 review
Member Growth in r/Homebuilding
Yearly
+70k members(30.7%)
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Last updated: July 5, 2026