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"DIY" stands for do-it-yourself. A famous TV show called This Old House was a DIY show hosted by Bob Vila. Bob and his crew would film home improvement projects delivering a deeper look into how these projects were managed and performed.

If you look at the success of Home Depot its clear that people are taking a serious interest in doing their own work. Home Depot even offers classes to teach how to install ceramic tile or how to build a deck. The average Joe could go into a store and pick out the materials as well as ask questions about how he should prepare for the project.

The web has seen a tremendous amount of demand for DIY type content from how to videos, and places catering to the DIY enthusiast. A community called Etsy which allows people to market their handmade goods has seen a tremendous amount of success.

Whether you are currently doing some DIY projects, or you are just interested in watching how others figure this stuff out, its no doubt a way to save money and show off your newly found talents. 

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    GeekDad — Authority Authority: 692
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    Offbeat Bride — Authority Authority: 467
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    Geeky-Gadgets — Authority Authority: 680
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  • DIY Retro Star Wars Dress


    Forever Geek — Authority Authority: 514
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    Lifehacker — Authority Authority: 802
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  • Bipedal Dynamic Stability Testing


    Hacked Gadgets - DIY Tech Blog — Authority Authority: 491
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  • Lil Community: Our Chalkboard Pantry Door


    LilSugar — Authority Authority: 609
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  • DIY Friday: Valentine’s Day Floating Candles


    Better Decorating Bible — Authority Authority: 104
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    HUCK magazine — Authority Authority: 116
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  • Perfect Pear


    {Funkytime} | Design Juice. Not from Concentrate. — Authority Authority: 444
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    Web Designer Pinoy — Authority Authority: 147
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    Lexus, Perplexed — Authority Authority: 85
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    Market Harborough Magazine | Businesses | Local News | Local Events — Authority Authority: 115
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  • Address Your Guests ...In Chalk


    CT-Designs Calligraphy and Wedding Stationery — Authority Authority: 103
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  • Modern Kitchen Island handmade by InspiredFurniture


    Furniture Holic is an Home Furniture Magazine — Authority Authority: 121
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  • An Owl & The Pussycat Themed Wedding: Kerryn & Joel


    Rock 'n Roll Bride — Authority Authority: 528
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    Heaters For Home — Authority Authority: 112
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  • Kate Spade Inspired DIY


    Nuestra Vida Dulce — Authority Authority: 94
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  • Valentine’s Day Pancake Tutorial


    Edible Crafts — Authority Authority: 465
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