r/handyman is a subreddit with 147k members. The community frequently discusses repair, handyman, door, looking for, and struggling, and they frequently recommend/review power tool, work shoes, and stud finder, and the most common flair used is how to question, business talk, recommendation needed, general discussion, and clients (stories/help/etc).
A community for handymen, DIYers, and anyone sharing advice on repairs, maintenance, and projects
Popular Topics in r/handyman
#1
Repair
37 posts
#2
Handyman
36 posts
#3
Door
28 posts
#4
Looking For
23 posts
#5
Struggling
19 posts
#6
Fix
16 posts
#7
Advice
13 posts
#8
Leak
11 posts
#9
Help
11 posts
#10
Drywall
10 posts
Products Discussed in r/handyman
Power Tool
54 reviews
#1
Milwaukee
4.5★ from 15 reviews
#2
DeWalt
4.1★ from 10 reviews
#3
Makita
4.8★ from 9 reviews
Work Shoes
47 reviews
#1
Keen
4.4★ from 7 reviews
#2
Red Wing
4.2★ from 6 reviews
#3
Wolverine
4.0★ from 3 reviews
Stud Finder
28 reviews
#1
Franklin Sensors
4.9★ from 9 reviews
#2
Zircon
4.0★ from 4 reviews
#3
CH Hanson
4.7★ from 3 reviews
Flair Used in r/handyman
#1
How To Question
: "How does everyone keep a paintbrush from hardening up if you cannot wash it at your client's house?"
48 posts
#2
Business Talk
: "Lead balked at my price - am I crazy?"
29 posts
#3
Recommendation Needed
: "Locking electrical box cover?"
25 posts
#4
General Discussion
: "What caused this burn mark on our deck?"
23 posts
#5
Clients (stories/help/etc)
: "Holy blue tape!"
15 posts
#6
Troubleshooting
: "Mower Maintenance"
14 posts
#7
Carpentry & Woodwork
: "Media Wall Has Fallen Down!"
13 posts
#8
PRICING?!
: "hello, how much would you guys charge for this job? thanks🙏 im still learning so dont be too harsh lol, just asking future references"
8 posts
#9
Materials & Supplies
: "Handyman fix"
6 posts
#10
Safety Tips/Questions
: "Kolin Creo Installation"
5 posts
Member Growth in r/handyman
Yearly
+52k members(54.8%)
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Last updated: July 30, 2026