Mission
to empower DIY enthusiasts worldwide by creating a collaborative and inclusive creator platform where knowledge, expertise, and inspiration are shared freely, enabling individuals to take on projects with confidence and creativity.
I've always been passionate about DIY, not just for one reason, but many. Learning new skills keeps my mind sharp. Working with my hands clears my head and quiets overthinking. And yes, very often, it saves money, because more times than not, I've built things at the same level (or better) than services I previously paid for.
But that passion came with a frustration.
Learning new skills is not straightforward. Finding the right project, the right guide, or the right level of detail became a constant struggle. Every build meant jumping between YouTube, Reddit, Facebook groups, Instagram posts, Pinterest boards, Instructables, and random blogs.
It was time-consuming.
Messy.
Fragmented.
A puzzle you had to assemble before you even started building.
And that's when DIYer was born.
DIYer isn't just another creator platform. It's built around a few clear goals:
- A place where people can share what they've built
- A place where people can discover real projects from real people
- A place where you can learn by following, adapting, or even copying
- A place to learn new skills
- A place to teach what you know
- A place to become more knowledgeable and confident
- A place that helps people save money
- A place where people can learn new professions, adapt to a changing world, or simply reinvent themselves
At the core of DIYer is a belief I deeply hold: people are the center of everything worth building.
Humanity didn't thrive because of platforms, algorithms, or trends, it thrived because people shared knowledge, helped each other, and passed skills forward. Somewhere along the way, we lost that focus.
DIYer is my attempt to bring it back.
This platform is built with people, for people. And it will only grow if we build it together.
So join me.
Share your past, present, and future projects.
Teach what you know.
Learn what you don't.
Help others, and let others help you.
Because we are stronger together.
If you have questions, ideas, or suggestions, please reach out. I genuinely want to hear from you.
Thank you,
Thiago Gimenes
Founder, DIYer
A relentless believer in human potential, and in our ability to build anything we set our minds to.