DIY

" Do it yourself " (" DIY ") is the method of building, modifying, or  repairing  things without the direct aid of experts or professionals. Academic research describes DIY as behaviors where "individuals engage raw and semi-raw materials and parts to produce, transform, or reconstruct material possessions, including those drawn from the natural environment (e.g., landscaping)". [1]  DIY behavior can be triggered by various motivations previously categorized as  marketplace  motivations (economic benefits, lack of product availability, lack of product quality, need for customization), and  identity enhancement (craftsmanship, empowerment, community seeking, uniqueness). [2] The term "do-it-yourself" has been associated with consumers since at least 1912 primarily in the domain of home improvement and maintenance activities. [3]  The phrase "do it yourself" had come into common usage (in standard English) by the 1950s, [4]  in refere...