DoItYourself.com
Encyclopedia
DoItYourself.com is a leading website
for do it yourself
information and an active online community
for do it yourself enthusiasts, or "DIYers," to exchange information, tips and advice.
with a membership of more than 155,000., The site was acquired Internet Brands
in January of 2007.
Some articles are written by retired contractors who teach DIY topics such as drywall repairs, painting and remodeling, and the site's discussion forum moderators include DIY experts and retired contractors.
In 2007, the site launched a "green"
section on environmentally friendly home improvement and repair.
Website
A website, also written as Web site, web site, or simply site, is a collection of related web pages containing images, videos or other digital assets. A website is hosted on at least one web server, accessible via a network such as the Internet or a private local area network through an Internet...
for do it yourself
Do it yourself
Do it yourself is a term used to describe building, modifying, or repairing of something without the aid of experts or professionals...
information and an active online community
Virtual community
A virtual community is a social network of individuals who interact through specific media, potentially crossing geographical and political boundaries in order to pursue mutual interests or goals...
for do it yourself enthusiasts, or "DIYers," to exchange information, tips and advice.
History
DoItYourself.com was founded in 1995 by David Goldsholle, a former home improvement store owner, as an online community for DIYers. The original focus of the site was major home improvement topics, and these topics continue to be the primary focus. The site has expanded to include car repair, event planning, personal finance] and a range of other DIY activities. The site now claims more than 3 million visitors per month. The site also features an active discussion forumInternet forum
An Internet forum, or message board, is an online discussion site where people can hold conversations in the form of posted messages. They differ from chat rooms in that messages are at least temporarily archived...
with a membership of more than 155,000., The site was acquired Internet Brands
Internet Brands
Internet Brands is a new media company based in El Segundo, California that operates online media, community, and e-commerce sites in vertical markets. The company also develops and licenses internet software and social media applications....
in January of 2007.
Some articles are written by retired contractors who teach DIY topics such as drywall repairs, painting and remodeling, and the site's discussion forum moderators include DIY experts and retired contractors.
In 2007, the site launched a "green"
Green building
Green building refers to a structure and using process that is environmentally responsible and resource-efficient throughout a building's life-cycle: from siting to design, construction, operation, maintenance, renovation, and demolition...
section on environmentally friendly home improvement and repair.
Recognitions and Awards
- In February 2009, the site was selected as one of the "Top 10 improvement sites" by iAfrica.com.
- In January 2009, PlanetGreen.com named it as one of the "Top 10 Sites for Do It Yourself Projects"
- In 2006, CNNMoney.comCNNMoney.comCNNMoney.com is the world's largest business website. The site is the online home of Fortune and Money, and serves as CNN.com's exclusive business site. The site, edited by Chris Peacock, together with the three titles, is part of the Fortune|Money Group, and attracts more than 10.8 million unique...
selected it as one of the top real estate sites, calling the site a place to "satisfy your inner Bob VilaBob VilaRobert Joseph "Bob" Vila is an American home improvement television show host known for This Old House , Bob Vila's Home Again , and Bob Vila .-Early life:...
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