What does the cryptic crossword clue "Activity handymen do, maintaining cunning system with two rulers (7)" mean?

The definition is "system with two rulers". The wordplay uses a container (one word inside another). ARCH (synonym="ARCH") in DIY (synonym="DIY") = DIARCHY; definition: "system with two rulers" The answer is DIARCHY.

Activity handymen do, maintaining cunning system with two rulers (7)

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