diyrepair
nounUK /ˌdiːaɪˈwaɪ rɪˈpeə/
US /ˌdiːaɪˈwaɪ rɪˈper/
Fixing something yourself instead of paying someone else to do it.
My dad did a diyrepair on the leaky sink last weekend.
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2. A repair done using everyday tools and materials at home.
The diyrepair on the bike chain only needed a wrench and some oil.
3. The act of learning to fix things by trying it yourself.
She learned diyrepair from watching videos and practicing on old gadgets.
4. A small fix that saves money by avoiding a professional.
That diyrepair on the fence saved us a lot of money.