Definitions for DIY
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1. DIYverb

   To perform oneself a task usually relegated to an expert.

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1. DIY

   "Do it yourself" ("DIY") is the method of building, modifying, or repairing things by oneself without the direct aid of professionals or certified experts. Academic research has described DIY as behaviors where "individuals use raw and semi-raw materials and parts to produce, transform, or reconstruct material possessions, including those drawn from the natural environment (e.g., landscaping)". DIY behavior can be triggered by various motivations previously categorized as marketplace motivations (economic benefits, lack of product availability, lack of product quality, need for customization), and identity enhancement (craftsmanship, empowerment, community seeking, uniqueness).The term "do-it-yourself" has been associated with consumers since at least 1912 primarily in the domain of home improvement and maintenance activities. The phrase "do it yourself" had come into common usage (in standard English) by the 1950s, in reference to the emergence of a trend of people undertaking home improvement and various other small craft and construction projects as both a creative-recreational and cost-saving activity. Subsequently, the term DIY has taken on a broader meaning that covers a wide range of skill sets. DIY has been described as a "self-made-culture"; one of designing, creating, customizing and repairing items or things without any special training. DIY has grown to become a social concept with people sharing ideas, designs, techniques, methods and finished projects with one another either online or in person. DIY can be seen as a cultural reaction in modern technological society to increasing academic specialization and economic specialization which brings people into contact with only a tiny focus area within the larger context, positioning DIY as a venue for holistic engagement. DIY ethic is the ethic of self-sufficiency through completing tasks without the aid of a paid expert. The DIY ethic promotes the idea that anyone is capable of performing a variety of tasks rather than relying on paid specialists.

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1. DIY

   The DiY Sound System was one of Britain's first house sound systems. The group "divided their activities between free parties and legal club nights, acting as a bridge between counter-culture and the mainstream". It was created in Nottingham in 1989 as a reaction against the growing number of rave promoters whose bias was towards their own financial enrichment, rather than the joy of their party-goers. They wished to form a cohesive, collective, political front against the prevailing anti-rave legislation that was beginning to come into force at that time. This became more marked around the time of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994, with DiY playing a key role in the largest illegal rave ever put on at Castlemorton Common Festival prior to the Bill and a constant stream of illegal, outdoor parties all over the country. Simon Reynolds writes that DiY threw "free parties at abandoned airfields or on hilltops, drawing a mixed crowd of urban ravers and crusty road warriors". DiY also worked successfully in the realm of legitimate club nights, with their "Bounce" night touring the country as well as being a staple of Nottingham's night life. Its popularity, connected to its lack of concern for dress codes and its non-exploitation of its loyal clubbers, coupled with its very particular form of deep, soulful, often minimal house music, led to it being recognised as one of the top ten club nights in Britain by The Times.

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1. DIY

   The ability, experience, intuition, knowledge, skill and understanding to build, construct, decorate, paint, create, improve and change a variety of things within a property.

   She loved DIY and the fact she was able to do and achieve things for herself, it gave her a sense of achievement.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 1, 2016  

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1. DIY

   What does DIY stand for? -- Explore the various meanings for the DIY acronym on the Abbreviations.com website.

Anagrams for DIY »

1. Yid

2. yid

How to pronounce DIY?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of DIY in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of DIY in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of DIY in a Sentence

1. Lisa Greene-Lewis:

   If you have never tried DIY, you could try it, we have CPAs available who could look over your shoulder. Then you could get the assurance you need by connecting live with them.

2. Danny Hertzberg:

   Maybe four or five years ago, if you wanted these things, you had to hire a professional company, spending about $30,000 and opening walls. Now everything is so simple and DIY.

3. Kazutaka Niijima:

   It will suit someone who likes DIY.

4. Jeffrey Jones:

   I never want to pretend like we have our head in the sand, and that there isn't some migration happening, which is why we're investing like we are in building out The DIY tax business.

5. Michelle Madison:

   I was inspired to make a DIY Halloween charcuterie board on a budget to help others see how fun and creative you can get with the grazing trend.

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References

1. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Diy
2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diy
3. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=DIY