r/handyman
ActiveA community for handymen, DIYers, and anyone sharing advice on repairs, maintenance, and projects. Whether you're a pro, part-time handyman, or doing your first project, there’s a place here.
Members
72,985
as of February 2025
Last post
today
September 28, 2026
Posts (30 days)
100+
Created
2009
November 7, 2009
Total posts
32.3K
archived
Total comments
519.4K
archived
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How many members does r/handyman have?
r/handyman had 72,985 members as of February 2025, the most recent archive crawl of its subscriber count.
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When was r/handyman created?
r/handyman was created on November 7, 2009.
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