Community Feedback Templates for Home Improvement Communities (40+ Ideas)

Getting honest input from your home improvement community can be tough, but it is essential for growth. These feedback templates make it easy to spark conversations, gather valuable insights, and let members know their opinions matter.

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Why This Works

Community feedback posts tap into the natural desire people have to shape their environment and share their knowledge. By inviting members to contribute, you foster a sense of ownership and belonging, empowering them to make a difference in the community. This approach not only surfaces fresh ideas and uncovers pain points but also helps community managers prioritize improvements that truly matter to members.

Open-ended feedback posts encourage a wide range of responses, making even quieter members feel welcome to participate. When people see their suggestions acknowledged or implemented, it builds trust and loyalty. Regularly asking for feedback shows your commitment to continuous improvement and creates a positive feedback loop that strengthens engagement over time.

40 Ready-to-Use Templates

1

What is one home improvement tool you wish our community discussed more? Share your thoughts.

💡 Example: "What is one home improvement tool you wish our community discussed more? Share your thoughts."

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #tool #suggestion #discussion
2

How helpful do you find our DIY project guides? What could make them better?

💡 Example: "How helpful do you find our DIY project guides? What could make them better?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #guides #feedback
3

Is there a feature you would like to see added to our resources section? Let us know.

💡 Example: "Is there a feature you would like to see added to our resources section? Let us know."

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #feature #resource #suggestion
4

What topics do you want us to cover in upcoming webinars or live chats?

💡 Example: "What topics do you want us to cover in upcoming webinars or live chats?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #webinar #topics #events
5

How easy is it to find answers to your home improvement questions here? What would help?

💡 Example: "How easy is it to find answers to your home improvement questions here? What would help?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #navigation #questions #help
6

Share your favorite recent home upgrade. What inspired you and what would you do differently?

💡 Example: "Share your favorite recent home upgrade. What inspired you and what would you do differently?"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Top #personal #project #story
7

Do you prefer video tutorials or step-by-step written guides? Why?

💡 Example: "Do you prefer video tutorials or step-by-step written guides? Why?"

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #format #preference
8

If you could change one thing about our community layout, what would it be?

💡 Example: "If you could change one thing about our community layout, what would it be?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #layout #usability
9

What motivates you to start a new home project? Let us know your biggest drivers.

💡 Example: "What motivates you to start a new home project? Let us know your biggest drivers."

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #motivation #personal
10

How can we make our community more welcoming for beginners? Suggestions wanted.

💡 Example: "How can we make our community more welcoming for beginners? Suggestions wanted."

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #beginners #welcoming #improvement
11

What kinds of product reviews would you like to see more often?

💡 Example: "What kinds of product reviews would you like to see more often?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #reviews #products
12

Tell us your experience with our monthly challenges. What could make them more fun?

💡 Example: "Tell us your experience with our monthly challenges. What could make them more fun?"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #challenges #engagement
13

Are you finding the expert Q and A sessions helpful? What topics should we cover next?

💡 Example: "Are you finding the expert Q and A sessions helpful? What topics should we cover next?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #expert #QandA #sessions
14

How do you prefer to connect with other members - forums, chats, or social media?

💡 Example: "How do you prefer to connect with other members - forums, chats, or social media?"

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #connection #platform
15

What is one barrier stopping you from sharing your projects? We want to help.

💡 Example: "What is one barrier stopping you from sharing your projects? We want to help."

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #barriers #participation
16

Would you recommend this community to a friend? Why or why not?

💡 Example: "Would you recommend this community to a friend? Why or why not?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #recommendation #feedback
17

What would make you visit our community more often? All ideas welcome.

💡 Example: "What would make you visit our community more often? All ideas welcome."

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #engagement #frequency
18

Which home improvement trends do you want us to spotlight this month?

💡 Example: "Which home improvement trends do you want us to spotlight this month?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #trends #spotlight
19

How easy is it to get feedback on your questions or posts here?

💡 Example: "How easy is it to get feedback on your questions or posts here?"

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #feedback #questions
20

If you have used our resource library, what would you add or change?

💡 Example: "If you have used our resource library, what would you add or change?"

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #resources #library
21

What do you value most about being a member of this community?

💡 Example: "What do you value most about being a member of this community?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #value #member
22

Do you use our project templates? How could they be improved?

💡 Example: "Do you use our project templates? How could they be improved?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #templates #projects
23

What is your go-to place for home inspiration? Should we add more inspiration content?

💡 Example: "What is your go-to place for home inspiration? Should we add more inspiration content?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #inspiration #content
24

How can we improve our weekly newsletters for you?

💡 Example: "How can we improve our weekly newsletters for you?"

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #newsletter #improvement
25

What is one thing you wish you knew before starting your last home project?

💡 Example: "What is one thing you wish you knew before starting your last home project?"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Top #advice #reflection
26

Would you like to see more before and after photo threads? Share your opinion.

💡 Example: "Would you like to see more before and after photo threads? Share your opinion."

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #photos #beforeafter
27

How satisfied are you with the level of expert advice available here?

💡 Example: "How satisfied are you with the level of expert advice available here?"

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #expert #satisfaction
28

What would help you feel more confident tackling new home projects?

💡 Example: "What would help you feel more confident tackling new home projects?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #confidence #projects
29

Are there any seasonal topics you want us to focus on this month?

💡 Example: "Are there any seasonal topics you want us to focus on this month?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #seasonal #topics
30

Which community features do you use the most and why?

💡 Example: "Which community features do you use the most and why?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #features #usage
31

What stops you from asking more questions here? We want to make it easier.

💡 Example: "What stops you from asking more questions here? We want to make it easier."

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #questions #barriers
32

How could we make our how-to content more useful for your projects?

💡 Example: "How could we make our how-to content more useful for your projects?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #howto #content
33

What is your favorite way to learn new home improvement skills?

💡 Example: "What is your favorite way to learn new home improvement skills?"

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #learning #skills
34

If you could ask a pro one question, what would it be?

💡 Example: "If you could ask a pro one question, what would it be?"

🔴 High Engagement Barrier 👤 Top #expert #question
35

What would encourage you to share more photos of your progress or results?

💡 Example: "What would encourage you to share more photos of your progress or results?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #photos #sharing
36

Do you feel your contributions are recognized here? Tell us how we can improve.

💡 Example: "Do you feel your contributions are recognized here? Tell us how we can improve."

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #recognition #feedback
37

What is missing from our list of recommended tools or materials?

💡 Example: "What is missing from our list of recommended tools or materials?"

🟢 Low Engagement Barrier 👤 Lurker #tools #recommendation
38

How can we help you connect with other local members?

💡 Example: "How can we help you connect with other local members?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Average #local #connection
39

What is the most useful advice you have received in this community?

💡 Example: "What is the most useful advice you have received in this community?"

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Frequent #advice #community
40

Would you like more beginner-friendly or advanced content? Tell us your preference.

💡 Example: "Would you like more beginner-friendly or advanced content? Tell us your preference."

🟡 Medium Engagement Barrier 👤 Irregular #content #level

How to Use These Templates

Pick a template that fits your current focus, personalize the details as needed, and post it to your community. Start conversations by replying to early responses and thanking members for their input. Consider running feedback posts on a regular schedule to normalize participation. Summarize key takeaways and communicate any actions you are taking as a result. This helps close the loop and shows members their voices are valued.

Best Practices

  • Be specific about the topic or feature you want feedback on.
  • Use open-ended questions to encourage detailed responses.
  • Acknowledge all feedback and thank members for their time.
  • Share how feedback will be used to improve the community.
  • Encourage members of all experience levels to participate.

All Platforms Tips

These templates work across all platforms. Adjust for character limits where needed, use formatting tools to highlight questions, and tag relevant members or roles to boost visibility.

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I use these templates to gather feedback on popular DIY renovation techniques like tiling or cabinet refacing?

You can leverage the feedback templates to initiate discussions specifically about member experiences with DIY projects such as tiling, drywall repair, or cabinet refacing. For example, use prompts like 'What challenges did you face when installing subway tile in your kitchen?' or 'Share your cabinet refacing wins and fails.' This helps surface practical tips and pitfalls relevant to your community’s core interests.

What’s the best way to use these templates to compare pros and cons of materials, like quartz vs. granite countertops, within my community?

Choose templates that prompt side-by-side comparisons or polls, such as 'Which countertop material do you prefer for durability—quartz or granite? Why?' Encourage members to share their renovation stories, including costs, maintenance, and wear over time. This promotes informative discussions that help others make material choices based on real-life experiences.

How can I tailor feedback requests to address region-specific challenges, such as weatherproofing homes in different climates?

Customize templates to ask about local issues, for example: 'What weatherproofing solutions have worked best for your home in humid climates?' or 'Share your top tips for winterizing basements in cold regions.' This encourages members to share feedback that’s highly relevant to others facing similar climate-related home improvement challenges.

How do I encourage honest feedback about local contractors or home service providers without violating community guidelines?

Adapt the feedback templates to maintain a constructive tone, such as 'What qualities do you value most in a roofing contractor?' or 'Share your positive experiences with local electricians.' Remind members to avoid personal attacks and focus on helpful, factual information—like project timelines, pricing, and communication—so feedback remains professional and actionable.

Can these templates help me crowdsource effective solutions for common renovation setbacks, like failed waterproofing or paint peeling?

Absolutely. Use scenario-based templates: 'Have you dealt with paint peeling in your bathroom? What fixed it?' or 'Share your most effective fix for basement water intrusion.' Encourage members to describe what worked, what didn’t, and any products or brands they recommend, turning setbacks into valuable learning opportunities for the community.

What’s the best approach to use these templates to get feedback on trending home tech, like smart thermostats or touchless faucets?

Select templates that prompt members to share installation stories, product reviews, and integration tips, such as 'Which smart thermostat has been easiest to install and use?' or 'Share your experience with touchless faucets—worth the investment?' This helps surface trends and pitfalls unique to the evolving world of home tech, ensuring your community stays current.

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