r/homeimprovementideas
Homeimprovementideas is a place to ask questions, show off your projects and learn tips and tricks from others.
How to think about r/homeimprovementideas
The community focuses on home improvement projects, offering a platform for members to share ideas, ask questions, and showcase their DIY endeavors. It stands out for its collaborative spirit, where both novices and seasoned DIYers exchange tips and tricks on various topics, from basic repairs to complex renovations. The emphasis on practical advice and visual inspiration makes it a valuable resource for anyone looking to enhance their living spaces.
Confidence 4/5
Audience
Participants are typically homeowners, DIY enthusiasts, and renters interested in improving their living environments. The demographic spans a wide age range, often including young adults to middle-aged individuals. Members are generally motivated by a desire to learn, share experiences, and gain practical knowledge, fostering a supportive and constructive atmosphere.
Posting culture
Content that thrives includes project showcases, before-and-after photos, and specific questions about home improvement techniques. Members appreciate detailed explanations and visual documentation of projects. Posts that lack clarity or are overly promotional tend to receive downvotes. The community encourages regular engagement, with many users contributing multiple times a week, especially during peak home improvement seasons.
Brand engagement notes
Brands should approach the community with caution, as overt promotion is often met with skepticism or hostility. Authentic engagement, such as sharing valuable tips, answering questions, or providing expert insights, can resonate well. Brands might consider sponsoring informative content or collaborating with trusted community members to enhance credibility. Visual content, like project showcases or tutorials, aligns well with the community's interests and can foster positive interactions.
Top keywords
What r/homeimprovementideas talks about
Weighted by how often each term appears in posts and comments, relative to baseline frequency. The largest words are the strongest signals of community focus.
External signals
Where the community looks
Top external domains linked from posts and comments — a quick read on the sources of truth this audience trusts.
Top contributors
Who shapes the conversation
The most active and most-upvoted posters and commenters in this community. Useful when planning outreach or studying a community's tastemakers.
Top posters
By post count
- u/AutoModerator
- u/[deleted]
- u/Smooth_curve
- u/bringmeturtles
- u/ashleynoon
- u/TheGhost206
- u/Zenmedic
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- u/RRProclaim
- u/Narhen
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- u/z6joker9
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- u/SSTralala
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- u/GenovianPearPopcorn
- u/EmotionalSnail_
- u/modafo420
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- u/collinw1800
- u/sghirbis
- u/somethingSomeoneHas
- u/CM11182020
- u/Electrical_Monk1929
- u/tiny_alien_
- u/sleepinginmycar
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- u/MRanon8685
- u/an0therFate
- u/Flairytalestories
- u/boosta29
- u/dibella360
- u/Nmbsix
- u/Silver-Technology-80
- u/NaturalLiterature825
- u/Lollll2019
- u/Cookie22684
- u/EWiz_of_AL
- u/copykat93
- u/mr101986
- u/UnoriginalPenguin
- u/highvolkage
- u/PrincessSkittles54
- u/masterandmargaritas
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- u/phdcandi
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- u/Stayinthewoods
- u/frankiedankie808
- u/EconomicsSorry6121
- u/takecareofsebastian
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- u/Sea_Code_3050
- u/SomeFerventEmber
- u/Mortgage_Chance
- u/DroolingRIGHTNOW
- u/Patient_Ad8633
- u/lemonricottacookies
- u/whattimeisitgametime
- u/Vecida
- u/atccodex
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- u/BetIBust
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- u/Stuttercat
- u/reddityatalkingabout
- u/Personal-Gur-6361
- u/UnfilteredFacts
- u/half-caffeinated
- u/Ephermeral7
- u/television4breakfast
- u/McClellandTina49
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- u/Th3_MCP
- u/brucethespleen
- u/krishnamadhur9
By votes
- u/copykat93
- u/mr101986
- u/[deleted]
- u/AutoModerator
- u/UnoriginalPenguin
- u/highvolkage
- u/PrincessSkittles54
- u/z6joker9
- u/Far_Complex_9752
- u/SSTralala
- u/masterandmargaritas
- u/BigScreechplank
- u/phdcandi
- u/Qd8Scandi
- u/frankiedankie808
- u/bringmeturtles
- u/Stayinthewoods
- u/EconomicsSorry6121
- u/takecareofsebastian
- u/EmotionalSnail_
- u/WryLanguage
- u/SomeFerventEmber
- u/ashleynoon
- u/Sea_Code_3050
- u/yeebo59
- u/Mortgage_Chance
- u/Patient_Ad8633
- u/DroolingRIGHTNOW
- u/Vecida
- u/humdaaks_lament
- u/whattimeisitgametime
- u/richb83
- u/atccodex
- u/genesteeler
- u/moremintjelly
- u/Internal_Acadia5322
- u/lemonricottacookies
- u/pandasluvcandy
- u/Smooth_curve
- u/somethingSomeoneHas
- u/BetIBust
- u/stayoutoftheforest88
- u/Right_Adagio8099
- u/jenrietta_pussycat
- u/BlueMotif
- u/Content_Assumption92
- u/lightCycleRider
- u/beheld94
- u/MzKwil
- u/collinw1800
- u/labpadre-lurker
- u/Superpapi42
- u/Mission-Reference-16
- u/GenovianPearPopcorn
- u/reddityatalkingabout
- u/half-caffeinated
- u/Careless_Ad3261
- u/Vanity-della23
- u/Ok_Conclusion7191
- u/trto44
- u/UnfilteredFacts
- u/Stuttercat
- u/Ephermeral7
- u/McClellandTina49
- u/thingold_line
- u/modafo420
- u/television4breakfast
- u/bigtimesauce
- u/tripleblessed
- u/frankdoug7
- u/Th3_MCP
- u/bryansheckler
- u/Warm_Philosopher_118
- u/Personal-Gur-6361
- u/krishnamadhur9
- u/stevie_mariee
- u/inflationverymuch
- u/onthe_strugglebus_
- u/brucethespleen
- u/ch1214ch
- u/Wufelfanger
- u/Barfings
- u/carie1555
- u/Stickgoo
- u/bannysfanny
- u/BensonBitesIt
- u/Brittystrayslow
- u/Adventurous-Search25
- u/nago7650
- u/Choosby
- u/Zenmedic
- u/CM11182020
- u/Ickydumdum
- u/DipAndStrike
- u/laceybreMTB
- u/rory159
- u/RiverInteresting9898
- u/Powerful-City-694
- u/puckmonky
- u/kaleidobell
Top commenters
By comment count
- u/spaceman1954
- u/[deleted]
- u/Live_Background_6239
- u/jsar16
- u/Zenmedic
- u/Yes-GoAway
- u/tensinahnd
- u/SourSinigang
- u/Agreetedboat123
- u/leggmann
- u/CylonbutDeadly
- u/Alyx19
- u/kendo31
- u/Gespuis
- u/finbuilder
- u/donwileydon
- u/Obvious_Wrongdoer719
- u/distantreplay
- u/Tromblown
- u/WhiskeyandScars
- u/pah2000
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- u/FlipMyWigBaby
- u/z6joker9
- u/Unable_Wrongdoer2250
- u/RickyPetite
- u/shaka893P
- u/Nutella_Zamboni
- u/nonoglorificus
- u/Jugghead58
- u/StragglerInParadise
- u/__3Username20__
- u/Artistic_Handle_5359
- u/sir10ly
- u/phillijw
- u/Hannymann
- u/TrappedInTheSuburbs
- u/ozzy_thedog
- u/whatsasimba
- u/justonemom14
- u/sprinkle_apocalypse
- u/donkbrandon
- u/Architecture19
- u/BertaEarlyRiser
- u/teachdove5000
- u/drixrmv3
- u/ametalslimedrewnear
- u/ChippyVonMaker
- u/Undrende_fremdeles
- u/Violet_Plum_Tea
- u/boosta29
- u/Caveman775
- u/Oven2601
- u/daynewolf036
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- u/Jonyb222
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- u/BetIBust
- u/EroticVelour
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- u/professor_doom
- u/I_upvote_aww
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- u/Gigmeister
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- u/Yes-GoAway
- u/Zenmedic
- u/whatsupashley
- u/Suolucidir
- u/chancimus33
- u/nonoglorificus
- u/wooduck_1
- u/BEAT-THE-RICH
- u/jsar16
- u/71077345p
- u/corgimidgets
- u/Josepablobloodthirst
- u/dvstech
- u/KauaiRoosterParty
- u/CylonbutDeadly
- u/jrandy904
- u/BetIBust
- u/AussieGirl35
- u/SquatzPDX
- u/RabidOtters
- u/WhiskeyandScars
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- u/distantreplay
- u/donwileydon
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- u/_oSiv
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- u/Emergency-Rip-7130
- u/Inspiire
- u/elfbeans
- u/mmitchener
- u/denl7
- u/Legion1107
- u/dota2duhfuq
- u/ametalslimedrewnear
- u/Undrende_fremdeles
- u/Arammil1784
- u/futhisplace
- u/daynewolf036
- u/FyudoMyo
- u/whatsasimba
- u/Fenderbridge
- u/Uncle_Larry
- u/monkeylovesnanas
- u/EroticVelour
- u/Live_Background_6239
- u/Kanyesbirthday
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- u/boosta29
- u/PositiveEnergyMatter
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- u/ozzy_thedog
- u/JunglePygmy
- u/Hannymann
- u/Thisguy2728
- u/Snowbofreak
- u/EmotionalSnail_
- u/MadFxMedia
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- u/Violet_Plum_Tea
- u/ripkenkid8
- u/WeatheredWallaby
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- u/Discobastard
- u/sprinkle_apocalypse
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- u/finbuilder
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- u/SomeFerventEmber
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- u/I_Got_Jimmies
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- u/spaceman1954
- u/teachdove5000
- u/zenzealot
- u/Tromblown
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FAQ
r/homeimprovementideas — frequently asked questions
Quick facts about this subreddit's size, history, focus, and related communities.
How many subscribers does r/homeimprovementideas have?
r/homeimprovementideas has approximately 183,576 subscribers as of May 27, 2026.
When was r/homeimprovementideas created?
r/homeimprovementideas was created on January 17, 2013 (13 years ago).
What is r/homeimprovementideas about?
The community focuses on home improvement projects, offering a platform for members to share ideas, ask questions, and showcase their DIY endeavors. It stands out for its collaborative spirit, where both novices and seasoned DIYers exchange tips and tricks on various topics, from basic repairs to complex renovations. The emphasis on practical advice and visual inspiration ma…
What subreddits are similar to r/homeimprovementideas?
Communities similar to r/homeimprovementideas include r/homerenovations, r/askaplumber, r/remodel, r/exteriordesign, r/flooring.
Who are the most active posters on r/homeimprovementideas?
The most frequent posters on r/homeimprovementideas include u/AutoModerator, u/[deleted], u/Smooth_curve.
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