How to Refresh a Leather Couch

I have a leather couch that we got about 7 years ago. It’s the Hamilton Sofa from West Elm and we’ve loved this couch! It’s been used day in and day out by our family. Other than maybe spot cleaning here and there, I haven’t done anything to keep this conditioned. And I know, I...

Roasted Sesame Asparagus

We’re deep into spring at this point so it’s finally gardening season in New York! My asparagus plant that I planted 5 years ago is finally giving us a thin little harvest. I never knew how long it took asparagus to start producing enough for you to eat! Thankfully, at my aunt and uncle’s garden...

High Protein Hamburger Helper

I’ve been trying to sneak some extra protein into my meals lately. This high protein homemade “hamburger helper” packs in 52 grams of protein per serving! I’ve made it a few times now and I’m really loving this final recipe. It’s so delicious and creamy with a bit of spice to it! I also have...

How to Add Doors to Built-In Shelves or Bookcases

If you saw the bathroom update, you saw that one of the big changes was adding doors to cover up the built-in shelves. Today we’ll be sharing how you can add doors to built-in shelves! Or open shelving, bookcases, or really any space that you need covered up. We have been living in this house...

How to Build a French Cleat

Today we’re showing you how to build a french cleat. A french cleat is a way of mounting or hanging things. It’s two pieces of wood that each have one edge beveled at a 45 degree angle. One cleat is attached to the item you’re hanging, and the other to the wall. Then one cleat...

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