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Anika Gandhi

Anika Gandhi

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Founder and Creator, Anika's DIY Life

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Biography

Anika Gandhi is the creator behind Anika’s DIY Life where her goal is to inspire and empower beginners with woodworking, and home improvement ideas and skills. In her previous life, she was a Ph.D. Scientist/Engineer and started woodworking as a weekend hobby. She picked up a power drill for the first time 9 years ago and realized she could build her own furniture! She launched her website and channels in 2016 to showcase her work and inspire others. Her goal is to break gender and cultural stereotypes to unlock the creative potential in everyone and experience the feeling that comes with making with their own hands. She keeps her projects approachable and easy to follow while adding a unique personality to them. She loves experimenting with different materials - wood, concrete, metal, etc.- no material is off limits. She has been featured in Popular Woodworking, Family Handyman, Molly Makes, Highland Woodworking, Apartment Therapy, HGTV.com, DIYNetwork.com, Buzzfeed, and more.

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DIY , Woodworking , Organization , Home Improvement , Cricut

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Total articles 915

  • 3 Cutting Board Ideas You Can DIY

    By Anika Gandhi| Anika's DIY Life@ cutting board with mixed woodApply mineral oil, beeswax, or butcher block conditioner to make it food safe.

    By Anika Gandhi · Anika's DIY Life

    Apr. 18, 2025

  • 7 Home items worth buying secondhand (and what to look for)

    By Anika Gandhi| Yahoo Creators Verified Furnishing and decorating your home doesn’t have to drain your wallet. In fact, some of the most beautiful and unique pieces you can own are the ones with a little history — and a much lower price tag. Shopping secondhand for furniture and decor is one of the best ways to create a home that feels personal, curated, and full of character. Whether you're furnishing a new space or refreshing a room, buying used helps you save money, find hidden gems, and reduce waste — all at once.

    By Anika Gandhi · Yahoo Creators

    Apr. 18, 2025

  • Your no-fuss guide to buying affordable, quality refurbished and used tools

    By Anika Gandhi| Yahoo Creators Verified Power tools are essential for tackling DIY projects and home repairs, but let’s face it — new tools can be pricey. The good news? You don’t have to pay full price to get high-quality tools. Refurbished and used power tools can be a fantastic budget-friendly option that doesn’t sacrifice reliability or performance. Why choose refurbished tools? Refurbished tools are often returned due to minor defects, cosmetic issues, or simply because the original owner changed their mind.

    By Anika Gandhi · Yahoo Creators

    Apr. 16, 2025

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Anika's DIY Life