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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Clare Hennigan, principal analyst for beauty and personal care at global research firm Mintel, believes the shift is indicative of a growing interest in do-it-yourself (DIY) treatments over professional beauty services.
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Kati Chitrakorn, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025
Ellison said on the earnings call that the company is closely tracking two factors that would indicate a return to more typical home improvement spending: an increase in do-it-yourself spending on pricier merchandise and more services spending, such as paying for home installations.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2025
Lowe’s also is facing challenges in the home improvement market due to higher mortgage rates, higher home prices and cautious do-it-yourself spending, particularly on big-ticket projects.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2025
Amazon isn’t just a one-stop destination for travel accessories and camping gear; the online retailer has also expanded into do-it-yourself cabin kits that are easy to build and offer overnight guests more privacy than a spare bedroom.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2025
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Kati Chitrakorn, CNN, 27 Feb. 2025
Ellison said on the earnings call that the company is closely tracking two factors that would indicate a return to more typical home improvement spending: an increase in do-it-yourself spending on pricier merchandise and more services spending, such as paying for home installations.
—Melissa Repko, CNBC, 26 Feb. 2025
Lowe’s also is facing challenges in the home improvement market due to higher mortgage rates, higher home prices and cautious do-it-yourself spending, particularly on big-ticket projects.
—Catherine Muccigrosso, Charlotte Observer, 26 Feb. 2025
Amazon isn’t just a one-stop destination for travel accessories and camping gear; the online retailer has also expanded into do-it-yourself cabin kits that are easy to build and offer overnight guests more privacy than a spare bedroom.
—Rylee Johnston, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2025
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“Do-it-yourself.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/do-it-yourself. Accessed 6 Mar. 2025.
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