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This three-ingredient, DIY stainless steel cleaner is an eco-friendly and affordable alternative to commercial cleaners that still delivers impressive results. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Sep. 2025 While some leaks can be dealt with through DIY, others need more investigation and complete repainting. Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2025 But, Home Depot is on a mission to help educate DIY-ers as well. Liz Ohanesian, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025 Named after Ziemba’s former DIY concert venue, Unit E just released the latest record from Ziemba’s band Rubedo on neon-yellow vinyl, with premium packaging and a full-color insert. John Wenzel, Denver Post, 18 Sep. 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 26 Sep. 2025.

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