Do-it-yourself (adjective)

1. Relating to or involving the completion of a task or project without the assistance of professionals or experts.
2. Relating to or involving the practice of undertaking tasks or projects oneself, rather than hiring or delegating them to others.

Origin:

The phrase is a compound of the words "do" and "it" and "yourself". it is a modern term that originated in the 20th century.

Examples:

1. The store specializes in do-it-yourself home improvement supplies.
2. She enjoyed the challenge of the do-it-yourself project.
3. The do-it-yourself manual provided step-by-step instructions on how to repair the car.
4. The do-it-yourself approach saved a lot of money.
5. Do-it-yourself kits are becoming increasingly popular among people who want to learn a new skill.