r/handyman is a subreddit with 156k 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, carpentry & woodwork, general discussion, recommendation needed, and troubleshooting.
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 to center a hole saw without pilot bits?"
35 posts
#2
Carpentry & Woodwork
: "New door leaking"
10 posts
#3
General Discussion
: "Does anyone specialize in drywall patching as their only main service in your handyman business?"
9 posts
#4
Recommendation Needed
: "Damage From Leaky Shower"
7 posts
#5
Troubleshooting
: "How strong are these shelves?"
6 posts
#6
Clients (stories/help/etc)
: "Tried to Mount a TV in a newer high rise apartment"
5 posts
#7
PRICING?!
: "Are my prices too high, or is she just cheap? [More info in comments.]"
5 posts
#8
Tips & Tricks
: "Fitting new belt to a tumble dryer"
4 posts
#9
Safety Tips/Questions
: "Am I safe without a grounding wire?"
3 posts
#10
Materials Question
: "How to fix this?"
3 posts
Member Growth in r/handyman
Yearly
+51k members(48.3%)
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Last updated: October 25, 2026