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Or, pair it with another DIY Christmas garland or an evergreen garland, and hang them on your banister, mantle, or in a door frame using a tension rod for a full and playful look. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Dec. 2024 Lead with thoughtfulness about gifting instead of FOMO Love suggests prioritizing thoughtful gifts over expensive ones, in addition to considering alternatives like DIY gifts or experiences, which can often be more meaningful. Hannah Nwoko, Parents, 6 Dec. 2024 Unique handmade gifts, festive decorations and creative DIY projects. Luann Gibbs, The Enquirer, 6 Dec. 2024 Research is minimal, but no commercial or DIY repellants have been found yet to keep spiders away. Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 6 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for DIY 

Word History

First Known Use

1955, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 Dec. 2024.

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