r/HowToDIY
9k members
r/HowToDIY is a subreddit with 9k 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"
27 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "What’s the best way to fix my cabinets?"
18 posts
#3
Ideas
: "I want to make doodled-on cups into washable, reusable cups and I don't know how. Any ideas?"
7 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 Build Dining Chairs!"
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
: "Under Stairs cabinet"
32 posts
#2
Arts & Crafts
: "I made Stranger Things Byers’ Living Room in miniature out of cardboard and paper"
12 posts
#3
Automotive
: "Repair/improve + sticker-slap this wind fairing?"
1 post
#4
Food
: "any tips on turning an old gas grill into a charcoal grill?"
1 post
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Yearly
+3k members(55.6%)
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Last updated: June 13, 2026