do-it-yourself

Example Sentences

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One member of this couple fell into a kitchen wall during a do-it-yourself wiring attempt, prompting him to hire professionals for major home repairs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 2, 2026

The maker of house paint said demand from do-it-yourself customers remained weak and warned that it may continue raising prices to offset the inflationary impact of geopolitical upheaval and the related spike in energy costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Management cautioned that demand from do-it-yourself customers remained soft in the first quarter, with CEO Heidi Petz adding that she saw “little to no recovery in most end markets this year.”

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

The head of environmental group Legambiente, Stefano Ciafani, described the 18 deaths as an "unprecedented attack on protected wildlife" and an example of "do-it-yourself justice".

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

And, in truth, my do-it-yourself meal did not come out exactly as I hoped.

From "The Omnivore's Dilemma" by Michael Pollan