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Examples of DIY in a Sentence

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Call a professional to pest-proof your home if… Pests keep coming back after DIY treatment. Sharon Wu, USA Today, 16 June 2026 Privacy or equipment screens are a simple and flexible solution, especially if premade or DIY. Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 15 June 2026 Paint-Your-Own Decor Michaels says that buyers are highly interested in DIY home decor this year, with searches for the term up 79%. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026 Vans noted that the campaign draws inspiration from zine-like punk graphics and the DIY spirit of the capsule, exuding non-conformity and challenging the status quo. Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 11 June 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 23 Jun. 2026.

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