r/DIY

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The community at a glance

r/DIY is a Subreddit for DIY-ers with roughly 27.4M members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 2nd largest community in the Home Improvement topic page.

Roughly 550K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Diy, Looking For A, and Home Improvement. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention power washer, bathroom flooring, and mold killing spray.

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +550K members
Growth: +2.0% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 174K members
  • 2014: 1.9M members
  • 2015: 2.9M members
  • 2016: 4.8M members
  • 2017: 3.2M members
  • 2018: 1.7M members
  • 2019: 2.0M members
  • 2020: 1.5M members
  • 2023: 4.9M members
  • 2024: 2.6M members
  • 2025: 1.4M members
  • 2026: 79K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 153K members
  • Aug: 106K members
  • Sep: 0 members
  • Oct: 0 members
  • Nov: 22K members
  • Dec: 13K members
  • Jan: 13K members
  • Feb: 14K members
  • Mar: 17K members
  • Apr: 16K members
  • May: 18K members
  • Jun: 2K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    19 posts in the past month
    1. I need to clear my 1/3 acre lot. Chainsaw myself or hire a forestry mulcher?
    2. Need advice on insulating a basement room
    3. Pre-built Pergola or build by scratch?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    I need to clear my 1/3 acre lot. Chainsaw myself or hire a forestry mulcher? · Need advice on insulating a basement room · Pre-built Pergola or build by scratch?
    19
  • Solution Requests
    14 posts in the past month
    1. How to flatten out my yard without buying/renting big tools?
    2. How to fix this foundation hole
    3. How do I repair small paint/drywall scuffs on a textured wall + fix scratches on a wood bannister?
    #2
    Solution Requests
    How to flatten out my yard without buying/renting big tools? · How to fix this foundation hole · How do I repair small paint/drywall scuffs on a textured wall + fix scratches on a wood bannister?
    14
  • Ideas
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Ideas for an inline filter box?
    2. Building a built in cupboard desk from kitchen cupboards
    3. Ideas to fix this garage grinding
    #3
    Ideas
    Ideas for an inline filter box? · Building a built in cupboard desk from kitchen cupboards · Ideas to fix this garage grinding
    3
  • Pain & Anger
    1 post in the past month
    1. Awful Smell Coming from Sinks/Shower - Tried and failed to fix, what could I do next?
    #4
    Pain & Anger
    Awful Smell Coming from Sinks/Shower - Tried and failed to fix, what could I do next?
    1
  • Self-Promotion
    1 post in the past month
    1. Hi, I would like to share my project process here! Please support me and do watch full video and don't forget to like and subscribe. Thank you! I apologize, if it's not allowed to promote YT channel. But please support me.
    #5
    Self-Promotion
    Hi, I would like to share my project process here! Please support me and do watch full video and don't forget to like and subscribe. Thank you! I apologize, if it's not allowed to promote YT channel. But please support me.
    1

Topics

  • Diy
    37 posts in the past month
    1. Should I pull permits on DIY electrical project I’m in the middle of? (After the fact permits)
    2. I'm currently diy Building an Enclosed Patio Room – Progress Photos
    3. DIY keepsake ideas
    #1
    Diy
    Should I pull permits on DIY electrical project I’m in the middle of? (After the fact permits) · I'm currently diy Building an Enclosed Patio Room – Progress Photos · DIY keepsake ideas
    37
  • Looking For A
    33 posts in the past month
    #2
    Looking For A
    33
  • Home Improvement
    18 posts in the past month
    1. Scratches fix for wood floor and identification
    2. Epoxy sand - thoughts?
    3. Best garden hose that is easy to handle for my senior Dad but is still durable?
    #3
    Home Improvement
    Scratches fix for wood floor and identification · Epoxy sand - thoughts? · Best garden hose that is easy to handle for my senior Dad but is still durable?
    18
  • Installation
    13 posts in the past month
    1. Can I install this pull up bar on a hollow block wall?
    2. Best method for filling 0.5 to 1.0 inch gaps in a level walkway
    3. Installing a portable AC in a screen door, need help securing it
    #4
    Installation
    Can I install this pull up bar on a hollow block wall? · Best method for filling 0.5 to 1.0 inch gaps in a level walkway · Installing a portable AC in a screen door, need help securing it
    13
  • Home
    10 posts in the past month
    1. New home, new problems. The garbage disposal went out
    #5
    Home
    New home, new problems. The garbage disposal went out
    10

Flair

  • help
    77 posts in the past month
    1. How do I cut this 30 ft thick steel pole into pieces so it can be easy moved for disposal?
    2. Pro plumber tried to snake a tub drain and failed. Tried myself and failed. What now?
    3. Lost 3 Summers in a Row: Blocking Direct Sun to My Paris Apartment
    #1
    help
    How do I cut this 30 ft thick steel pole into pieces so it can be easy moved for disposal? · Pro plumber tried to snake a tub drain and failed. Tried myself and failed. What now? · Lost 3 Summers in a Row: Blocking Direct Sun to My Paris Apartment
    77
  • home improvement
    17 posts in the past month
    1. How to flatten out my yard without buying/renting big tools?
    2. Need advice on insulating a basement room
    3. How hard is this DIY project for first time home owners?
    #2
    home improvement
    How to flatten out my yard without buying/renting big tools? · Need advice on insulating a basement room · How hard is this DIY project for first time home owners?
    17
  • woodworking
    6 posts in the past month
    1. I thought this table leg was solid wood. Help!
    2. Is there any way to hang a shelf that can be taken down without leaving any trace?
    3. Built in / floating desk mounting questions
    #3
    woodworking
    I thought this table leg was solid wood. Help! · Is there any way to hang a shelf that can be taken down without leaving any trace? · Built in / floating desk mounting questions
    6
  • metalworking
    6 posts in the past month
    1. How would you make bends like these in metal tubing?
    2. If I am trying to adapt a 5 mm bolt to an 8 mm hole, is a metal bushing my only option? I got the proper bushing, but it isn’t tight like I want it. Will the lock nut take care of the rest?
    3. Mounting a 6” metal plate to a 4x4
    #4
    metalworking
    How would you make bends like these in metal tubing? · If I am trying to adapt a 5 mm bolt to an 8 mm hole, is a metal bushing my only option? I got the proper bushing, but it isn’t tight like I want it. Will the lock nut take care of the rest? · Mounting a 6” metal plate to a 4x4
    6
  • outdoor
    5 posts in the past month
    1. I need to clear my 1/3 acre lot. Chainsaw myself or hire a forestry mulcher?
    2. Build an underwater camera with no budget
    3. I turned a $999 Sam's Club gazebo kit into a full outdoor kitchen — 6 years later it's still standing
    #5
    outdoor
    I need to clear my 1/3 acre lot. Chainsaw myself or hire a forestry mulcher? · Build an underwater camera with no budget · I turned a $999 Sam's Club gazebo kit into a full outdoor kitchen — 6 years later it's still standing
    5

Product recommendations

  • power washer
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Looking for Recs for Power Washer
    2. Looking for Recs for Power Washer
    #1
    power washer
    Looking for Recs for Power Washer · Looking for Recs for Power Washer
    2
  • bathroom flooring
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Bathroom flooring recs!
    2. Bathroom flooring recs!
    #2
    bathroom flooring
    Bathroom flooring recs! · Bathroom flooring recs!
    2
  • mold killing spray
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Mold killing spray recs
    2. Mold killing spray recs
    #3
    mold killing spray
    Mold killing spray recs · Mold killing spray recs
    2
  • best way to save this brick wall with failing mortar.
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Best way to save this brick wall with failing mortar.
    2. Best way to save this brick wall with failing mortar.
    #4
    best way to save this brick wall with failing mortar.
    Best way to save this brick wall with failing mortar. · Best way to save this brick wall with failing mortar.
    2
  • can y'all recommend an adhesive for permanently sticking carpet to metal?
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Can y'all recommend an adhesive for permanently sticking carpet to metal?
    2. Can y'all recommend an adhesive for permanently sticking carpet to metal?
    #5
    can y'all recommend an adhesive for permanently sticking carpet to metal?
    Can y'all recommend an adhesive for permanently sticking carpet to metal? · Can y'all recommend an adhesive for permanently sticking carpet to metal?
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/DIY for?
Best for DIY-ers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/DIY free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/DIY have?
Roughly 27.4M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/DIY on?
r/DIY runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/DIY cover?
On the Hive Index, r/DIY is organized under DIY-ers.
How do I join r/DIY?
You can join r/DIY by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Home Improvement communities like?
Communities for homeowners tackling DIY projects, renovations, and home repairs. Reddit has massive communities for advice and project sharing, with Facebook groups for regional homeowners and more niche communities for energy efficiency upgrades and eco-friendly building.
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