do-it-yourself
noun
do-it-your·self
ˌdü-i-chər-ˈself 
ˌdü-it-yər-
often attributive
: the activity of doing or making something (as in woodworking or home repair) without professional training or assistance
broadly
: an activity in which one does something oneself or on one's own initiative
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Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
Pro sales were stronger than do-it-yourself for the fourth quarter 2024, which was reported back in February .
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 6 May 2025
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—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 5 May 2025
Occasionally, though, certain vehicles in this category turn the do-it-yourself model into milestones all their own, as evidenced by the Superlite SL-C currently on the virtual auction block through Supercar Blondie’s SBX Cars.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 5 May 2025
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Rick Kogan, Chicago Tribune, 7 May 2025
Pro sales were stronger than do-it-yourself for the fourth quarter 2024, which was reported back in February .
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 6 May 2025
Join 1 other in the comments View Comments For people who often forget to wash their hands, an increase in public health signage in public — or in do-it-yourself signage at home — reminding people to do so could be worthwhile, Benjamin said.
—Kristen Rogers, CNN Money, 5 May 2025
Occasionally, though, certain vehicles in this category turn the do-it-yourself model into milestones all their own, as evidenced by the Superlite SL-C currently on the virtual auction block through Supercar Blondie’s SBX Cars.
—Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 5 May 2025
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“Do-it-yourself.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/do-it-yourself. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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