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Can you promote on r/Homebuilding?
Self-promotion restricted Its rules restrict self-promotion. Posts that promote your own work are likely to be removed.
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- 312,272 members
- text and link posts
- posting limited to approved users
- its rules on Reddit
This sub is for discussion and questions concerning all aspects of the home building process - whether in a development by a large builder, custom homes, or DIY projects. While the perspective is generally that of the (future) homeowner, topics from builders and contractors are welcome. NSFW content will result in a ban. Self-promotion and ads are not permitted. No politics.
What its rules say about promotion
No advertisements or self-promotion
Posts intended to influence or direct readers to use or purchase a product or service are not allowed. Posts that even smell like market research for your product/app/AI tool are also explicitly disallowed. You will be banned. Some perceived self-promotion could be a gray area - sharing a build log via social media might be acceptable for an active poster who is here to discuss the process, but drive-by spamming and not engaging the community wouldn't be.
What its rules say about AI and bots
No advertisements or self-promotion
Posts intended to influence or direct readers to use or purchase a product or service are not allowed. Posts that even smell like market research for your product/app/AI tool are also explicitly disallowed. You will be banned. Some perceived self-promotion could be a gray area - sharing a build log via social media might be acceptable for an active poster who is here to discuss the process, but drive-by spamming and not engaging the community wouldn't be.
All 4 rules of r/Homebuilding
- No NSFW content
Nobody needs to get fired for browsing this sub. Note: Some leeway here. Sexual content is a no-go. Workplace injury with a story people can learn from? Maybe. Flag it in case people are averse to gore. - No advertisements or self-promotion
Posts intended to influence or direct readers to use or purchase a product or service are not allowed. Posts that even smell like market research for your product/app/AI tool are also explicitly disallowed. You will be banned. Some perceived self-promotion could be a gray area - sharing a build log via social media might be acceptable for an active poster who is here to discuss the process, but drive-by spamming and not engaging the community wouldn't be. - No politics
It's just easier. Keep it to yourself. - Be kind
Your opinion is valued, but don't be a prick. Know that everyone has different tastes. Try to provide valuable and proactive feedback in a constructive manner. Understand that everyone here has something to learn, and something to contribute.
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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The verdict is our reading of r/Homebuilding's rule text on 2026-09-26. Rules change and moderators decide: read the current rules before you post. Not affiliated with Reddit or r/Homebuilding.