DIY culture refers to completing tasks oneself without professional help, like home improvement projects. The term became common in the 1950s. DIY is also used to describe self-publishing, independent music/art, crafts, game development, and more. It promotes self-reliance and alternative approaches when facing obstacles. Punk culture popularized DIY music through self-recording and distributing works. The internet further enables creating and sharing DIY content. Sites like Instructables allow users to upload and comment on DIY projects.