Mazatlán Revival: The Series

Ever wonder how we turn rough old walls into beautiful, smooth ones? In this video, we’re walking you through the entire stucco process from start to finish — from sifting sand for the mix to layering and smoothing it across the walls until they look brand new.

Along the way, you’ll see every stage and pick up some takeaway info about why stucco matters: how it protects the old brick and mortar, the tricks we use to get it just right (including repurposed Coke bottles), and what makes this process so important for preserving these historic homes.

We’ll also give you a walk-through update at Rio Nilo so you can see how the house is coming together, plus some satisfying speed ramps of the crew in action.

If you love watching old homes transform and learning the “why” behind what we do, this one’s for you.

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We’re kicking off a brand new project! In this episode, Sophie introduces Constitución — a 100-year-old home in the heart of Mazatlán’s Centro Histórico. It’s pure Mazatlán, and it’s the perfect place to talk about what gives this city’s architecture its soul.

As we walk through the space, Sophie breaks down the five most iconic design details that define traditional Mazatlán homes — and how we plan to honor them in this design renovation. From dramatic arches to colorful towering ceilings, this house has it all… and we’ll be blending that history with a fresh tropical vibe.

Come explore the city with us through its architecture — and get a first look at what’s to come on this new design journey.

We have some really cool stuff coming up with this one, and some awesome local artisans to introduce you to.

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The rainstorm hit hard, and now it’s time to see if the ceiling held up—or if we’ve got a leak that could delay everything. We made a bet about it, and someone’s about to find out they were wrong.

If water got in, we can’t start leveling the floors. But if it didn’t? It’s go time.

In this episode, we check the damage, talk next steps, and finally begin pouring concrete to level out the old, uneven floors of this Mazatlán home. You’ll see how we’re transforming this space panel by panel, with timelapse shots of the floor leveling process and updates on where we’re headed next in this major home renovation project.

We’re Sophie and Soc, and we renovate houses here in Mazatlán, Mexico—bringing them back to life one room at a time. If you love old homes, satisfying renovation progress, and a little construction chaos, you’re in the right place.

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👇 Catch up on the whole Rio Nilo series here: • Casa Rio Nilo Renovation

Our biggest project is about to be underwater...literally. A tropical storm is rolling in and we’ve got a hole in the ceiling. If water leaks through, it could delay one of the biggest steps in this renovation—leveling and pouring the new concrete floors in the kitchen.

In this video, we head over to the site to check out the damage and talk through the plan to seal the hole before the rain hits. Then we walk through the house to show you the latest construction progress—including new walls, structural updates, and a few surprises.

Later, Sophie shows up, and she's worried about a different hole. She swears it’s going to leak. Soc says it won’t. So naturally… we make a bet.

We’re a husband and wife team renovating historic homes here in Mazatlán, Mexico, and bringing new life to old architecture. Think: tropical design, concrete floors, custom ironwork, and lots of chaos and beauty along the way.

📺 Want more of Casa Rio Nilo? Binge the playlist here:

• Casa Rio Nilo Renovation

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We Broke a House! Turns out...it's WAY worse than we thought.

It’s demolition day at Casa Rio Nilo, and we’re finally taking a sledgehammer to one of the strangest kitchens we’ve ever seen. Between the maze-like layout, the awkwardly-placed bathroom, and the total lack of function, this kitchen has been begging for a redo — and today’s the day.

If you missed the “before” tour (and trust us, it’s worth seeing):

👉 • This home has a kitchen nightmare! And we’...

Before we start tearing things apart, we walk you through our vision — bold design ideas, thoughtful layout changes, and a few beautiful renderings that show what this place could become. (Fingers crossed we can actually make it happen.)

And then? 💥

Demo begins.

Watch as the crew:

🔨 Rips out cabinets and crumbling walls

🧱 Busts through brick and tile

🧹 Clears years of built-up grime

🚛 Makes way for something new

Just when we think we’ve seen the worst… we uncover a hidden problem that brings everything to a screeching halt. This one's going to take some rethinking.

This episode is full of:

✅ Satisfying demolition

✅ Big design energy

✅ A few surprises we didn’t see coming

✅ Real-life renovation drama

✅ And a little piece of Mazatlán history in the making

We’re so glad you’re here for the journey.

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We walked away from our corporate jobs in New York City to build something totally different — a life, a family, and a future here in Mazatlán, Mexico.

Now, we renovate forgotten homes that most people have already given up on — and turn them into something beautiful. In this video, we’re sharing some of our favorite before & afters — complete transformations of crumbling, dilapidated houses — and a bit about how we got here, why we do this, and what it’s meant for us and our family.
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