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Start with a pastel pink French tip, then treat each nail as a canvas for delicate swan art (or opt for stickers for a fool-proof DIY). Amanda Le, InStyle, 4 Apr. 2026 Plucked from a stack of demo tapes submitted to the Austin DIY zine ND in the ’90s, Connecters Vol. Sam Goldner, Pitchfork, 2 Apr. 2026 The Home Depot is discounting tools, outdoor essentials and home improvement basics that help with everything from yard work to DIY fixes. Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026 Home repair experts say a non-negotiable consideration should be safety, and many DIY advocates agree. ABC News, 27 Mar. 2026 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 6 Apr. 2026.

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