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Trimming flower stems regularly and adding a splash of DIY flower food makes cut flowers last longer. Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 31 Jan. 2026 Fiscally sponsored by the nonprofit, Safer DIY Spaces, Ul named her meal program, Rogers and Rosewater, after two people. Sharon Chin, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026 Since 2012, Railings have been an enigmatic presence on Brooklyn’s DIY circuit. Craig Heed, Pitchfork, 29 Jan. 2026 In fact, Ashley Turley’s trick for updating kitchen and bathroom cabinets is one easily achievable by crafty home DIY-ers with just a few supplies from Hobby Lobby. Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for DIY

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First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of DIY was in 1955

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“DIY.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/DIY. Accessed 3 Feb. 2026.

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