2.7K posts analyzed Updated Aug 2026
Averages 86 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Sundays around 6 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (82%).
r/HomeMaintenance Traffic & Engagement r/HomeMaintenance Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/HomeMaintenance Most Active Times When r/HomeMaintenance Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/HomeMaintenance Flair Performance r/HomeMaintenance Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| 🛠️ Repair Help | 390 (33.2%) | 4 |
| ❓ Question | 191 (16.3%) | 23 |
| 🚰 Plumbing | 86 (7.3%) | 31 |
| 🪟 🚪Windows & Doors | 85 (7.2%) | 3 |
| 🏚️Structural & Foundation | 83 (7.1%) | 20 |
| 🏠Interior, Ceiling & Walls | 66 (5.6%) | 7 |
| 💬 Advice / Tips / PSA | 56 (4.8%) | 6 |
| 🧽 Cleaning & Prevention | 52 (4.4%) | 9 |
| 🧰 Heating & Cooling (HVAC) | 40 (3.4%) | 13 |
| 🏠 Roof | 38 (3.2%) | 10 |
Post Type Breakdown
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r/HomeMaintenance Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/HomeMaintenance
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| water | 213 (8.0%) | 23 | 11 |
| help | 206 (7.8%) | 6 | 7 |
| door | 184 (6.9%) | 3 | 7 |
| fix | 171 (6.4%) | 10 | 16 |
| wall | 126 (4.7%) | 18 | 11 |
| need | 117 (4.4%) | 20 | 26 |
| ceiling | 110 (4.1%) | 13 | 9 |
| window | 109 (4.1%) | 7 | 6 |
| house | 87 (3.3%) | 16 | 16 |
| repair | 86 (3.2%) | 2 | 5 |
r/HomeMaintenance Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/HomeMaintenance
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| imgur.com | 5 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 4 | 1 |
r/HomeMaintenance Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/HomeMaintenance
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Left cup: water I just poured. Right cup: water I poured yesterday. What is it?
How to get rid of this ground hornet nest?
How bad is it?
What could cause these holes in my ceiling and wall?
How do I measure the empty space so I know what angle to cut the board?
What does open ground mean I got a home inspection on Tuesday and I bought a tester and saw this
This toilet at my work place cannot be safe.?
Is this safe enough or do i need something special to secure the ladder base from sliding?
Need help trying to find best matching toilet seat
Weird granular stuff keeps appearing on counter near wood window frame. Any idea what this is?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Left cup: water I just poured. Right cup: water I poured yesterday. What is it? | 1.8K | 267 | image | Aug 28 |
| How to get rid of this ground hornet nest? | 1.4K | 1.4K | image | Aug 15 |
| How bad is it? | 1.2K | 169 | image | Aug 12 |
| What could cause these holes in my ceiling and wall? | 1.1K | 228 | image | Aug 31 |
| How do I measure the empty space so I know what angle to cut the board? | 851 | 288 | image | Aug 30 |
| What does open ground mean I got a home inspection on Tuesday and I bought a tester and saw this | 795 | 256 | image | Aug 13 |
| This toilet at my work place cannot be safe.? | 642 | 212 | image | Aug 5 |
| Is this safe enough or do i need something special to secure the ladder base from sliding? | 641 | 1.2K | image | Aug 24 |
| Need help trying to find best matching toilet seat | 468 | 287 | image | Aug 29 |
| Weird granular stuff keeps appearing on counter near wood window frame. Any idea what this is? | 366 | 49 | image | Aug 16 |
r/HomeMaintenance Audience Overlap r/HomeMaintenance Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/HomeMaintenance FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/HomeMaintenance
What's the best time to post on r/HomeMaintenance?
Based on posting volume, r/HomeMaintenance is most active on Sundays around 6 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/HomeMaintenance?
r/HomeMaintenance averages 86 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/HomeMaintenance get?
Posts on r/HomeMaintenance average about 12 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/HomeMaintenance get most?
On r/HomeMaintenance, most posts are image posts (82%)