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At a time when post-punk was already on the verge of becoming a commodity, Gartside and his motley crew were zealously committed to DIY. Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 15 Feb. 2026 Love is in the air, so why not bring it into your home with these easy DIY Valentine’s Day decorations? Nomita Vaish-Taylor, The Spruce, 11 Feb. 2026 Simmer Citrus One final noteworthy lemon trick from Rochester is to use the citrus for a DIY, all-natural air freshener. Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 10 Feb. 2026 These inexpensive beds are two wood planks tall and full of tomatoes and other tall plants supported by DIY supports and a trellis made of unfinished wood and wire. Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Feb. 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 21 Feb. 2026.

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