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Can you promote on r/HomeMaintenance?
Self-promotion restricted Its rules restrict self-promotion. Posts that promote your own work are likely to be removed.
AI-generated content not allowed Its rules remove some or all AI-generated posts, comments or media. Write it yourself here, or pick another community. Other communities' AI rules.
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Welcome to r/homemaintenance, the top community for home maintenance tips, DIY home repairs, and house upkeep advice. Discover expert guides on plumbing fixes, electrical repairs, seasonal maintenance, and cost-saving home improvement projects. Share your DIY projects, ask for troubleshooting help, and learn how to maintain your home affordably. Join our active subreddit for practical home maintenance checklists, tool recommendations, and community driven solutions to keep your home in top shape
What its rules say about promotion
No spam
This subreddit does not tolerate spam, self-promotion, or automated bot activity of any kind. Our goal is to keep r/HomeMaintenance clean, trustworthy, and helpful for real people seeking real advice. Strictly prohibited: Promotional posts or comments pushing products, services, or referral links. Linking to your own content (e.g., YouTube, blogs, websites) without meaningful context or participation. Repetitive posting across multiple subs or threads (copy-paste content).
Sponsored Content & Advertising
📩 Interested in Sponsoring? All inquiries about sponsorship packages should be directed to the moderation team via modmail. Unapproved ads or any attempt to bypass this system will result in removal and permanent Absolutely No Self-Promotion or Spam Users may not promote their own business, services, YouTube/TikTok, blogs, affiliate links, or products without reaching out to the mod team before hand. Disguised advertising, spammy content, and contractor “showcase” posts will be removed.
What its rules say about AI and bots
No Ai Generated Content
To maintain the quality, integrity, and real-world value of this community, AI-generated content is not allowed in posts or comments. This includes AI-written responses, advice, or discussions. r/HomeMaintenance is built on the shared knowledge and hands-on experience of real people—DIYers, tradespeople, homeowners, and professionals who’ve been there and done the work. We believe human expertise should remain the cornerstone of this community, and we aim to preserve that as the internet change
All 10 rules of r/HomeMaintenance
- Stay on Topic
All posts and top-level comments must be directly related to home maintenance, repair, or improvement. On-Topic Examples: Questions about fixing, maintaining, or troubleshooting something in/around the home Tool, material, or product questions specifically tied to a repair/maintenance task Sharing repair experiences, guides, or before-and-after fixes Safety tips, maintenance schedules, or repair checklists Off-Topic (Will Be Removed): Off-topic trades (plumbing memes, electrician jokes,etc - No Politics
Political content is banned outright. It derails threads, sparks fights, and destroys community focus. No jokes, memes, slogans, usernames, or offhand remarks about parties, laws, leaders, or ideologies—even indirectly. This subreddit exists for home maintenance only. Break this rule and expect a permanent ban, no warnings. - Be Helpful & Respectful
Keep All Comments Helpful and On-Topic This is a support-focused community—every comment should contribute constructively to the discussion. Allowed: Offering solutions, suggestions, or clarifications. Asking follow-up questions to better understand the issue. Agreeing with or building upon another user’s advice. Not Allowed: Off-topic remarks, jokes, or sarcasm. Dismissive, vague, or condescending responses. Commentary that doesn’t help the original poster move toward a solution - No spam
This subreddit does not tolerate spam, self-promotion, or automated bot activity of any kind. Our goal is to keep r/HomeMaintenance clean, trustworthy, and helpful for real people seeking real advice. Strictly prohibited: Promotional posts or comments pushing products, services, or referral links. Linking to your own content (e.g., YouTube, blogs, websites) without meaningful context or participation. Repetitive posting across multiple subs or threads (copy-paste content). - Potentially Harmful Responses
No Joke Responses That Could Endanger Users or Mislead Homeowners Posts and comments that offer joke advice or sarcastic recommendations (e.g., "just use Flex Seal" or similarly misleading responses) are strictly prohibited—especially when such comments could result in property damage, personal injury, or unsafe conditions if taken seriously. This includes: Jokes disguised as real advice. “Meme responses” that downplay serious safety concerns. - Include Details With Your Question
When asking for help, provide enough detail for others to give accurate advice. Vague questions with no context will be removed. Your post should include: Description of the issue What you’ve already tried (if anything) Photos when relevant Location (state or country) for code/climate context Type of home (apartment, single-family, age, etc.) - We Are Not Licensed Inspectors, Electricians, or Plumbers
While this subreddit offers advice from experienced DIYers and professionals, no advice here should be a substitute for a licensed professional when safety, legality, or building code is a concern. This applies especially to: Electrical work Gas lines Structural damage Roofing Mold or asbestos Absolutely ANYTHING posted to this subreddit. 🔹 Why: Incorrect advice in these areas can be dangerous or even illegal to follow. When in doubt, consult a pro. - Proper Post Flair Use
Not everyone needs to use flair and that’s okay! What’s expected is that when flair is used it’s to be used appropriately. - No Ai Generated Content
To maintain the quality, integrity, and real-world value of this community, AI-generated content is not allowed in posts or comments. This includes AI-written responses, advice, or discussions. r/HomeMaintenance is built on the shared knowledge and hands-on experience of real people—DIYers, tradespeople, homeowners, and professionals who’ve been there and done the work. We believe human expertise should remain the cornerstone of this community, and we aim to preserve that as the internet change - Sponsored Content & Advertising
📩 Interested in Sponsoring? All inquiries about sponsorship packages should be directed to the moderation team via modmail. Unapproved ads or any attempt to bypass this system will result in removal and permanent Absolutely No Self-Promotion or Spam Users may not promote their own business, services, YouTube/TikTok, blogs, affiliate links, or products without reaching out to the mod team before hand. Disguised advertising, spammy content, and contractor “showcase” posts will be removed.
What the written rules don't show
- Unpublished minimums. Many communities remove posts from new or low-karma accounts through AutoModerator settings that are not on the rules page, often before a moderator sees them.
- Reddit's own filters. Reddit's site-wide spam filters can remove posts from accounts that mostly share links to their own site, in any community.
- The community's norms. Many communities see themselves as peers, not an audience: post where you already take part, and make the post worth reading without the link.
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