Wait, What does DIY mean?
Chances are, if you’ve found your way to my website (or any other DIY blogger’s), you know the meaning of the acronym DIY. But what if you’re new here? What if you’ve just stumbled into the DIY world and we’re all over here spouting off about projects and tools and materials and you’re just sitting there saying, “hold on a second, what does DIY mean?!”
I’m here for you, friend.
DIY is an abbreviation that means Do It Yourself.
It seems incredibly simple. And honestly, it is! But, DIY means so much more than just a quick house project or furniture project. DIY can refer to so many different things! In fact, when you hear the word you may think of something completely different than someone else.
For example, when I hear the abbreviation DIY, I immediately think of home improvement projects, building furniture, and crafts. When it comes to the home, DIY can mean everything from making throw pillows to building your own house!
Of course, when other people think of the meaning of DIY, maybe they don’t think of anything home related at all. Maybe they think of DIY auto repair, decorating a cake, or something completely different!
In fact, if you head over to Instagram, YouTube, or Pinterest and search “DIY”, you’ll be amazed and the broad range of things you see!
Basically, DIY just means that you’re taking care of something yourself (aka: doing it yourself) rather than hiring a skilled professional to do it for you. This can apply to everything under the sun!
If you’re hanging out on my corner of the internet, you’ll find that I share mostly DIY house and home related things.
Here are some DIY projects from my archives that would be great for any beginner to try!
Beginner-level DIY {Do it Yourself} Projects
- DIY Faux Wood Accent Wall
- Simple DIY Floating Shelves
- How to Install Board & Batten
- DIY Blanket Ladder
- Easy DIY Faux Aged Lamp
If you want some more resources to get started on your DIY journey, you can also click here to see all of my beginner guides – they cover everything from how to use power tools to how to paint a room!
Are there any other acronyms in the world of DIY that you’d like to know more about?