2.5K posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 82 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Sundays around 5 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (79%).
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 | 355 (33.3%) | 9 |
| ❓ Question | 163 (15.3%) | 22 |
| 🚰 Plumbing | 82 (7.7%) | 14 |
| 🧽 Cleaning & Prevention | 68 (6.4%) | 10 |
| 🏚️Structural & Foundation | 63 (5.9%) | 26 |
| 🪟 🚪Windows & Doors | 57 (5.4%) | 4 |
| 💬 Advice / Tips / PSA | 57 (5.4%) | 12 |
| 🏠Interior, Ceiling & Walls | 45 (4.2%) | 7 |
| 🧰 Heating & Cooling (HVAC) | 36 (3.4%) | 27 |
| 🔌 Electrical | 35 (3.3%) | 4 |
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 | 197 (8.0%) | 12 | 10 |
| door | 161 (6.5%) | 5 | 9 |
| fix | 152 (6.2%) | 6 | 11 |
| help | 148 (6.0%) | 5 | 7 |
| wall | 122 (5.0%) | 7 | 8 |
| repair | 114 (4.6%) | 7 | 8 |
| window | 103 (4.2%) | 2 | 5 |
| need | 89 (3.6%) | 8 | 8 |
| shower | 86 (3.5%) | 12 | 8 |
| ceiling | 84 (3.4%) | 4 | 6 |
r/HomeMaintenance Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/HomeMaintenance
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| imgur.com | 6 | 1 |
| youtube.com | 3 | 0 |
r/HomeMaintenance Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/HomeMaintenance
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
What is this coming from my HVAC/vents?
Went snooping around in my attic after a heavy rainstorm to see if there were any leaks and came across this beam.
Extreme amounts of water coming in during heavy rain
Fall is the cheap season. The six things I would do before the first cold night.
Quoted Over 10k in Repairs.. Fixed it Myself for $100
Should this area between driveway and foundation be caulked?
Inspection failed due to last baluster more than 4 inches. Is there solution that doesn’t require new railings?
Squirrels in Soffit
What is this and why does it suddenly make a lot of noise when I turn my dryer on?
First time caulking a shower
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What is this coming from my HVAC/vents? | 2.5K | 471 | image | Sep 26 |
| Went snooping around in my attic after a heavy rainstorm to see if there were any leaks and came across this beam. | 1.1K | 211 | image | Sep 4 |
| Extreme amounts of water coming in during heavy rain | 943 | 352 | image | Sep 2 |
| Fall is the cheap season. The six things I would do before the first cold night. | 915 | 85 | text | Sep 26 |
| Quoted Over 10k in Repairs.. Fixed it Myself for $100 | 862 | 96 | text | Sep 18 |
| Should this area between driveway and foundation be caulked? | 760 | 93 | image | Sep 7 |
| Inspection failed due to last baluster more than 4 inches. Is there solution that doesn’t require new railings? | 693 | 535 | image | Sep 14 |
| Squirrels in Soffit | 588 | 132 | image | Sep 11 |
| What is this and why does it suddenly make a lot of noise when I turn my dryer on? | 568 | 80 | image | Sep 20 |
| First time caulking a shower | 503 | 166 | image | Sep 24 |
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 5 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 82 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 11 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/HomeMaintenance get most?
On r/HomeMaintenance, most posts are image posts (79%)