Independent Communities for DIY-ers

FAQ

What are home improvement communities?

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.

How many Home Improvement independent communities are listed on Hive Index?

Hive Index lists 15 Home Improvement independent communities on Independent Platforms. Most listings with size data are massive (27%) or huge (20%). This is a smaller slice of our database, so read trends as directional. The main Home Improvement topic page covers every platform we track for this topic.

What features do these independent communities include?

Forum is the most common (100%). Others that show up often include newsletter and paid community. Use the feature filters above the list to narrow results.

Are there free home improvement independent communities?

11 of 15 (73%) are free to join. The rest require payment, an application, or both.

Which home improvement independent communities are most popular on Hive Index?

On Hive Index, the default Popular sort surfaces Houzz, Canadian Woodworking and Home Improvement, Homeone, and Fine Homebuilding first. Popularity reflects visitor interest in communities on the site, not a universal quality score. Use the sort menu for Ratings, Largest, or Newest.

How does Hive Index collect and rank listings?

Listings are submitted by community builders and researchers, reviewed for topic relevance, and updated with platform, feature, member, review, and traffic data where available. Member counts are approximate. Popular reflects visitor interest in communities on the site, with richer profiles breaking ties. Ratings, Largest, and Newest use review scores, reported member counts, and listing age instead.

When was this list last updated?

This page was last updated 5/14/2026, based on the most recent change to the topic or its listings. We refresh entries when communities are submitted, claimed, or reviewed, and we update member counts, features, and traffic data on an ongoing basis.