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“"Eso Se Hace" wasn't just our family's mantra—it was our way of life. We made everything from scratch, from food to furniture. I don't think this is uncommon in Latino families. Many of us remain close to people who grow, harvest, and make things with their own hands.

So it's no surprise I made my life's work about doing things myself. I worked for years at top NYC interior design firms specifying $30,000 sofas for clients' second homes. While working with unlimited budgets was wonderful, it felt empty. I missed being hands-on.

Television filled that void. The industry embraced the same DIY attitude I grew up with. I was on shows like Freestyle (literally NO budget—Google it) and In A Fix, where we'd makeover neighbors' houses in a weekend. There I felt at home, using skills like turning flat sheets into sofa slipcovers and MacGyver-ing decorations. Ay, Eso Se Hace.

Today, I host "Dime Como Hacerlo," the Emmy-nominated Spanish version of “This Old House” for Roku, where I share DIY wisdom with Latino families who get that "eso se hace" mentality. I also host "Lifestyled" for QVC and contribute to "Sherri" and the "Today” on NBC. I've worked across every lifestyle network—A&E, HGTV, TLC, FYI—and feel incredibly grateful to share what I love with so many people.

I know making things from scratch takes time, and who has that these days? But I believe doing things yourself is the antidote to modern life's diseases. Nothing reconnects you with yourself like sitting down to create—whether making a meal, hosting a party, or painting furniture for your baby's nursery. We were meant to create with our hands. When you do, you're truly present, building quality time with loved ones.

So let's get started!

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