r/HowToDIY
10k members
r/HowToDIY is a subreddit with 10k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses diy, how to, repair, unicorn, and make.
A place to ask your DIY questions and woes!
Popular Themes in r/HowToDIY
#1
Advice Requests
: "Get rid of white rings on wood"
26 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "What’s the best way to fix my cabinets?"
14 posts
#3
Ideas
: "I want to make doodled-on cups into washable, reusable cups and I don't know how. Any ideas?"
5 posts
#4
Pain & Anger
: "Construction is too wobbely/unstable"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/HowToDIY
#1
Diy
: "Diy Denture Kit Help!"
103 posts
#2
How To
: "How To raise driveway level for better drainage?"
84 posts
#3
Repair
: "Repair my fan base. Don’t have all the broken pieces - so there will be gaps. I’d like it to look decent."
44 posts
#4
Unicorn
22 posts
#5
Make
: "How would you Make this?"
21 posts
#6
How
: "How would you make this?"
17 posts
#7
To
: "Any ideas on how To turn this inTo a useable side bag for everyday use?"
17 posts
#8
Sketchbook
17 posts
#9
Speed
16 posts
#10
Drawing
15 posts
Flair Used in r/HowToDIY
#1
Home Improvement
: "Did I install these correctly with the short end going into the stud? I did look this up online but I'm seeing conflicting information."
35 posts
#2
Arts & Crafts
: "I made Stranger Things Byers’ Living Room in miniature out of cardboard and paper"
14 posts
#3
Automotive
: "Diy trailer cover question"
2 posts
#4
Food
: "any tips on turning an old gas grill into a charcoal grill?"
1 post
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Yearly
+4k members(67.4%)
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Last updated: August 15, 2026