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The art of saving fifty dollars by spending three weekends and your dignity.
means Doing or making something yourself instead of hiring a professional or buying it ready-made.
from Stands for do-it-yourself; the phrase took off in 1950s post-war Britain and America, when home improvement became a middle-class hobby and weekend identity.
Coined eraPopularized in 1950s home-magazine culture.
Hidden costRenting tools often costs more than buying done.
Modern twistYouTube turned every repair into a tutorial.