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The finished cyberdeck highlights a shift in DIY computing culture. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 2 Jan. 2026 Celebrity manicurists Saccia Livingston and Brittany Boyce cosign the look, adding that, unlike more involved nail designs like tortoiseshell and plaid, this one is surprisingly easy to DIY. Taylor Augustin Littlejohn, InStyle, 30 Dec. 2025 Handmade party decorations and DIY planning are some favorite ways hosts throw budget-conscious parties; party food and decor made from scratch are wonderful ways to pour love into your next celebration. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Dec. 2025 In addition to her spooky season content, which focuses on both DIY-friendly decorations and party planning tips, Blackwell also delivers big on Christmas. Zoey Lyttle, PEOPLE, 25 Dec. 2025 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 11 Jan. 2026.

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