r/HomeImprovement

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About r/HomeImprovement

Homeowners improving our homes. **Only text postings are allowed here.** Images need to be uploaded through sites like [imgur.com](http://www.imgur.com) and the links shared in the text of your post. YOU MUST have minimum karma to participate in the sub, if not submit here: https://diy.stackexchange.com/

The community at a glance

r/HomeImprovement is a Subreddit for DIY-ers with roughly 4.8M members. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 4th largest community in the Home Improvement topic page.

Roughly 179K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Looking For A, Annoying, and Struggling. Common discussion themes are Advice Requests and Solution Requests. Product recommendations often mention vinyl plank, counter depth fridge, and ladder.

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4.8M Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +179K members
Growth: +3.8% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2013: 19K members
  • 2014: 17K members
  • 2015: 16K members
  • 2016: 50K members
  • 2017: 165K members
  • 2018: 315K members
  • 2019: 264K members
  • 2020: 780K members
  • 2021: 870K members
  • 2023: 1.9M members
  • 2024: 22K members
  • 2025: 283K members
  • 2026: 141K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Nov: 18K members
  • Dec: 14K members
  • Jan: 16K members
  • Feb: 13K members
  • Mar: 17K members
  • Apr: 20K members
  • May: 23K members
  • Jun: 15K members
  • Jul: 12K members
  • Aug: 11K members
  • Sep: 13K members

Themes

  • Advice Requests
    15 posts in the past month
    1. Squirrels in attic - help!
    2. What is this metal box?
    3. Had roofer install roof cap to vent bathroom ceiling fan we were told was venting into attic. Turns out it's venting through soffit. Advice?
    #1
    Advice Requests
    Squirrels in attic - help! · What is this metal box? · Had roofer install roof cap to vent bathroom ceiling fan we were told was venting into attic. Turns out it's venting through soffit. Advice?
    15
  • Solution Requests
    6 posts in the past month
    1. Is there a thing that lets me fold a gutter downspout up? Bonus points for a 3d printable one
    2. Stud mounted storage without damaging the stud
    3. sliding back door standard size recommendations
    #2
    Solution Requests
    Is there a thing that lets me fold a gutter downspout up? Bonus points for a 3d printable one · Stud mounted storage without damaging the stud · sliding back door standard size recommendations
    6
  • Pain & Anger
    5 posts in the past month
    1. 10+ year old paint in bedroom won’t stop peeling off the wall in tiny little layers
    2. Hidden Leak
    3. Dishwasher leaves dishes smelling nasty.
    #3
    Pain & Anger
    10+ year old paint in bedroom won’t stop peeling off the wall in tiny little layers · Hidden Leak · Dishwasher leaves dishes smelling nasty.
    5
  • Money Talk
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Using fetch rewards to help pay for my home improvement projects via gift cards.
    2. Started looking at new houses and now getting tired of my house. I would want considerable renovations if I stay. My current rate is 4%. What would yall do?
    #4
    Money Talk
    Using fetch rewards to help pay for my home improvement projects via gift cards. · Started looking at new houses and now getting tired of my house. I would want considerable renovations if I stay. My current rate is 4%. What would yall do?
    2
  • Ideas
    1 post in the past month
    1. Looking for ideas to replace floating deck tiles
    #5
    Ideas
    Looking for ideas to replace floating deck tiles
    1

Topics

  • Looking For A
    58 posts in the past month
    #1
    Looking For A
    58
  • Annoying
    19 posts in the past month
    #2
    Annoying
    19
  • Struggling
    15 posts in the past month
    #3
    Struggling
    15
  • Hate
    8 posts in the past month
    #4
    Hate
    8
  • Struggled
    7 posts in the past month
    #5
    Struggled
    7

Product recommendations

  • vinyl plank
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Anybody recommend a brand of vinyl plank? Is the mil more important or the brand for longevity???
    2. Anybody recommend a brand of vinyl plank? Is the mil more important or the brand for longevity???
    #1
    vinyl plank
    Anybody recommend a brand of vinyl plank? Is the mil more important or the brand for longevity??? · Anybody recommend a brand of vinyl plank? Is the mil more important or the brand for longevity???
    2
  • counter depth fridge
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Recommend counter depth fridge
    2. Recommend counter depth fridge
    #2
    counter depth fridge
    Recommend counter depth fridge · Recommend counter depth fridge
    2
  • ladder
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Ladder recs?
    2. Ladder recs?
    #3
    ladder
    Ladder recs? · Ladder recs?
    2
  • dishwasher
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Looking for dishwasher recs. Thanks
    2. Dishwasher recs?
    #4
    dishwasher
    Looking for dishwasher recs. Thanks · Dishwasher recs?
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/HomeImprovement for?
Best for DIY-ers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/HomeImprovement 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/HomeImprovement have?
Roughly 4.8M members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/HomeImprovement on?
r/HomeImprovement 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/HomeImprovement cover?
On the Hive Index, r/HomeImprovement is organized under DIY-ers.
How do I join r/HomeImprovement?
You can join r/HomeImprovement 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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