DIY is the acronym of the expression in english Do It Yourself, which means "Do it yourself", in the translation into Portuguese.
DIY can be considered a "philosophy of life", where its participants choose to refrain from buy furniture, decorative objects and gifts, for example, preferring to manufacture them instead.
The concept of Do It Yourself It is very popular mainly for making gifts or creative decorations, such as picture frames, clothes, jewelry, cards, candles, bracelets and so on.
DIY started to become popular in the 1970s, with the spread of anti-consumerist and anti-capitalist ideals.
Currently, with the internet, there are countless sites and blogs specialized in Do It Yourself, mainly aimed at people interested in design and decoration of environments.
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In Portuguese, DIY can also be considered synonymous with DIY, which consists of carrying out small household tasks that do not require the use of professional services.
For example, painting and customizing antique decorative furniture is at the same time an activity of DIY as well as encompasses the “Do It Yourself” concept, as it does not require the use of help professional.
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