Leilani, wearing glasses and a protective face mask, gives a thumbs-up in an indoor setting with wooden chairs and a sloped ceiling in the background.

Explore Our Projects

Since purchasing the Kenosha Cabin in March 2026, we've spent countless hours transforming it into our dream mountain retreat.

From demolition and construction to painting and furnishing, we've tackled nearly every project ourselves (with a little help from YouTube, of course). We’ve also documented the entire process through photos and videos.

Explore some of our favorite projects below, and follow our journey on Instagram and TikTok for more behind-the-scenes updates and renovation progress.

Full Kitchen Reno

STATUS: In progress

Planned projects:
• Paint cabinets & add new hardware
• Install new backsplash
• Install new butcher block counter
• Refinish additional butcher block counters
• Demolish drywall & ceiling tiles; install wood walls & ceiling, tongue-and-groove style
• Install new lights (x2)
• Install new oven and microwave
• Furnish & decorate

Videos

Painting Cabinets
Installing Hardware
Demolishing Drywall
Kitchen cabinets with some doors open, tools on the countertop, ceiling with removed drywall patches, and a mounted light fixture.

Before

Interior of a kitchen under construction with green cabinets, wooden ceiling, and a hanging chandelier. The wall has marks and wiring for outlets.

Current

Full Bedroom Reno

STATUS: Just started

Planned projects:
• Install dormer window (hiring contractor)
• Remove wall paneling & ceiling tiles; install wood walls & ceiling, tongue-and-groove style
• Install new lights (x2)
• Furnish & decorate

Videos

Removing Tiles
Ceiling with textured beige tiles, ceiling fan with light fixture, and window with blinds.

Before

Interior of a room under renovation with wooden planks on black sawhorses, a dresser, a window with blinds, and a ceiling fan with light.

Current

Living Room Reno

STATUS: Near completion

Planned projects:
• Repaint walls
• Install wood on end wall

Planned furnishings:
• Rug
• Real leather couch set
• TV, stand, & speakers
• Real wood coffee table and end tables

Videos

Painting Walls
Cleaning & Furnishing
Living room with wood-paneled wall, large window showing trees outside, French doors leading to another room, a gray sofa with plaid pillows, a lamp, a small table, and a wooden chair with a decorative throw pillow, with a dining table in the foreground.

Before

Current

Sunroom Furnish

STATUS: Near completion

Planned furnishings:
• Reading chairs & table
• Rug
• Bookcase
• Desk & chair
• New light
• Various decorations

Videos

Building Chairs
Building Bookcase, Desk & Chair
Empty sunroom with wood-paneled walls, large windows, and wood-look flooring, overlooking a deck with outdoor furniture.

Before

The image shows the sunroom with four cushioned chairs arranged around a small wooden side table with a small plant on it, all on a rug. The room has wooden walls and large windows revealing an outdoor view of trees and a wooden deck with a chair.

Current

Loft Furnish

STATUS: Near completion

Planned furnishings:
• Rug
• King bed frame, mattress, & linens
• Chess area: rug, chairs, table, chessboard
• Closet area
• Various decorations

Videos

Building Bed Frame
Mattress & Linens
A cozy cabin loft with wood-paneled walls and ceiling. A black futon with white pillows is in the center of the room, and a sleeping bag is laid out on the floor in front of it.

Before

A cozy bedroom features a wooden interior with sloped ceilings and black supports; a large bed with beige bedding, pillows, and a dog; and nightstands with lamps.

Current

Bathroom Reno

STATUS: Near completion

Planned projects:
• Repaint
• Install new light

Planned furnishings:
• Over-the-toilet organizer
• Various decorations

Videos

Painting Walls
Stocking Closet
Bathroom with a toilet, closed wooden cabinet, white wall shelving with towels and toilet paper, shaded green bath mat, shower with textured glass sliding door, dark tiled walls, and a ceiling light fixture.

Current

Upcoming projects

  • Full laundry room reno

  • Full hallway reno

  • Hot tub install

  • Patio refresh

  • Mudroom furnish

  • Adirondack sitting area build

2026

  • Full patio reno

  • Sauna install

2027

Kenosha Cabin on Instagram

Sunrise at the cabin :) #colorado #cabin
Got our real wood coffee table and end tables in! I think Acadia likes them :) #cabin #colorado #renovation
There are a few new faces here, so we wanted to reintroduce ourselves! Hi! We’re Nate and Leilani, two Colorado outdoor enthusiasts who have always dreamed of owning an A-frame cabin in the mountains. In March 2026, that dream became reality w
Before and after 🎉 Obviously still need to get the backsplash and trim in, but loving it so much!!! It’s nice to see our hard work paying off, slowly but surely :) #cabin #colorado #renovation #aframe #homeimprovement
Recent breakfasts on the patio :) (… yes we will repainting this deck and getting new patio furniture soon 😅) #cabin #colorado #renovation