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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.

Content

Total articles 915

• Available on paid plans

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

  By Anika Gandhi

  Apr. 18, 2025

• Available on paid plans

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

  By Anika Gandhi

  Apr. 16, 2025

• Available on paid plans

  3 Cutting Board Ideas You Can DIY

  By Anika Gandhi

  Apr. 18, 2025

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Anika's DIY Life