do-it-yourself

(do̵̅o̅′it yo̵or self′)

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noun

the practice of constructing, repairing, or redecorating something, as in one's home, by oneself instead of hiring another to do it

adjective

of, used for, or engaged in do-it-yourself

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adjective

Of, relating to, or designed to be done by an amateur or as a hobby: do-it-yourself home repairs; a do-it-yourself sailboat kit.

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