Kevin Hart and his friend Ron (aka Boss) have a friendship that goes back more than 15 years. They consider each other brothers, so it comes as no surprise that after Kevin’s near-fatal car accident in 2019, Boss was there to help. As a personal trainer, Boss supported Kevin through all stages of his rehabilitation. To show his appreciation, Kevin teamed up with the Property Brothers' Drew and Jonathan Scott to give Boss a fully renovated man cave.

“I had to start over,” says Kevin. “I was barely walking. After my accident, I lost all my muscle mass and I had to rebuild. And Boss was there with me every step of the way. So, I want to show him a little bit of Hart and give back in a meaningful way.”

An unused outbuilding stood on Boss’s home property. It was unwelcoming and in need of significant repairs. Kevin had a vision for how it could be transformed into a functional man cave for entertaining. The new space would accommodate a living and dining area as well as a barbershop to honor how Kevin and Boss originally met.

Dry rot and infestations led the crew to demo all the way down to the studs to make sure the new building received the attention it needed inside and out. It was more work than what was originally scoped, but the transformation was worth it.

The exterior of this vacant outbuilding is notably different than the beautiful main house that Boss and his wife call home. Dated midcentury details and outstanding damage from weather and pests were overdue for attention. Kevin knew that Boss would appreciate an upscale and modern remodel but also wanted to make sure it was low-maintenance and comfortable for entertaining.

The old siding and brick fireplaces were removed and replaced with a smooth, modern stucco that the crew painted black. The soffits along the roofline were upgraded with natural wood and provide a modern contrast in materials. New windows and a large collapsable sliding glass door help to transform the area into a fluid indoor-outdoor space. The concrete patio was refinished, and the landscaping was refreshed with new plants and zero-maintenance faux sod.