These rooms help with repairs, remodels and DIY projects around the house. They are volunteer discussion, not a licensed contractor visit — for gas, major electrical or structural work, use a qualified professional.
Where to ask
Best for: Text questions about repairs, maintenance and remodel decisions at home.
Why it fits: Its public description: “Only text posts are allowed here. YOU MUST have minimum karma to participate in the sub. Submit here: https://diy.stackexchange.com/”
Members in our directory: 4.8M
Rules to know before posting:
- Text posts only — image-only submissions are not what this room is set up for.
- You need the minimum karma the community requires before you can participate.
- Read the live rules and FAQ before posting; our local rules snapshot for this room was empty.
- Specialist trades (plumbing, electrical, HVAC) often have their own communities when the question is narrowly trade-specific.
Read r/HomeImprovement’s current rules on Reddit
Best for: Projects you are building or fixing yourself, with photos of the work.
Why it fits: Its public description is simply “DIY,” and its rules require that posted content must be DIY.
Members in our directory: 27.5M
Rules to know before posting:
- All content must be DIY.
- No sales, promotions or advertising.
- Search first — low-effort product-search posts are discouraged.
- No AI-generated content; some topics belong with professionals instead.
Read r/DIY’s current rules on Reddit
Before you post
- Say your country or region and what you have already tried.
- For safety-critical systems (gas, main electrical, structure), hire a licensed pro.
- Link photos from a host if the community is text-only.
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Rule summaries are paraphrased from each community’s published rules (public archive copy retrieved 7 November 2026; original snapshot date unavailable). Current rules may differ — check the community’s rules before posting. A good fit does not guarantee a reply.