r/handyman is a subreddit with 146k members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and solution requests, and the community frequently discusses repair, handyman, door, looking for, and struggling, and they frequently recommend/review power tool, work shoes, and stud finder.
A community for handymen, DIYers, and anyone sharing advice on repairs, maintenance, and projects
Popular Themes in r/handyman
#1
Advice Requests
: "What would you guys charge?"
4 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "How to remove this shower glass panel ?"
1 post
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Cheap ol’ landylordies (just venting)"
1 post
#4
Opportunities
: "Bedroom addition"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/handyman
#1
Repair
37 posts
#2
Handyman
: "Handyman has a drinking problem and my wife threw him out, I kinda feel bad"
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
: "Should this be mandatory on all job sites?"
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 do I fix this?"
51 posts
#2
General Discussion
: "Had a plumber fix a leak and this is the ceiling patch he did"
39 posts
#3
Business Talk
: "The exact wording I send when a customer adds work mid-job (so the invoice doesn't turn into an argument)"
24 posts
#4
Clients (stories/help/etc)
: "Undercover Cops Hired 118 Handymen, Then Arrested Them All for Not Having Licenses"
14 posts
#5
Carpentry & Woodwork
: "Fence I made, did I charge a fair amount?"
14 posts
#6
Troubleshooting
: "Supposed to replace the plaster ceiling. I opened it up and found this Owner is getting an updated estimate"
13 posts
#7
PRICING?!
: "How much should my sister pay two guys to assemble this KidKraft playset for her kids?"
10 posts
#8
Materials Question
: "Has anyone tried one of these chip-free grinder wheels?"
8 posts
#9
Recommendation Needed
: "Could a multitool make these slots?"
8 posts
#10
Meme/Humor
: "me_irl"
5 posts
Member Growth in r/handyman
Yearly
+52k members(55.6%)
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Last updated: July 16, 2026