Good Bones: A Crash Course

A few observations on why viewers have fallen head-over-heels for HGTV's home renovation series Good Bones — now in its seventh season.

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Small Space, Big Potential 6 Videos

Mina and Karen explore what can be done on a limited budget to customize small areas of the home. With creative design planning, the talented duo transforms small rooms – laundry room, home office, eat-in kitchen, mudroom, etc. into re-imagined and more functional spaces. Watch Now

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Check out full photo tours documenting the individual renovations featured on HGTV's Good Bones, season by season.

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Good Bones Season 4 12 Videos

Check out choice moments from season 4 of HGTV's Good Bones, as well as some simple do-it-yourself projects courtesy of Mina and Karen. Watch Now

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Mina & Karen's Renovation Tips 5 Videos

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Good Bones: Behind the Scenes 4 Videos

Take a tour of Karen's and Mina's homes, see the family tree revealed and get a tools tutorial from the demo crew.

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The Latest 'Good Bones' News

10 Tips for a Happy Life From 'Good Bones' Renovator Tad Starsiak Nov 28, 2022

What you didn't know about Good Bone's Tad Starsiak: He's a mental health and wellness guru. Get inspired by the indelible optimis …

Karen E Laine Takes It Outside in the HGTV Special 'Good Bones: Better Yard' Oct 26, 2022

Karen E Laine, Master Gardener and co-star of the HGTV hit series Good Bones, follows her true passion of renovating clients' outd …

Get to Know the Boys of 'Good Bones' Nov 15, 2022

Tad, Cory, MJ and Austin are mainstays on the show, helping round out the Good Bones cast and doing a whole lot more. Here's every …

Mina Starsiak Uses This Trendy Trick to Warm Up Any Kitchen Aug 24, 2022

Here's where Good Bones host Mina Starsiak excels: She knows how to infuse hominess to any kitchen with butcher block countertops. …

Mina Starsiak Hawk Opens Up About Her 'Good Bones' Spinoff, 'Risky Business' Sep 26, 2022

The new series — which features just one house — shows a grittier, more in-depth look at the renovation processs. HGTV sits down w …

Mina Starsiak Gives Behind-the-Scene Details on 'Good Bones' Season 7 Aug 19, 2022

HGTV sat down with Mina to talk about the ups, the downs and everything in between — including an exciting Good Bones spinoff.

Mother-Daughter Team Mina Starsiak Hawk and Karen E Laine Return for New Season of 'Good Bones' Jun 8, 2021

HGTV’s popular mother-daughter duo Mina Starsiak Hawk and Karen E Laine are back in a new season of HGTV’s hit series Good Bones, …

Mina Starsiak Hawk’s Most Inspirational Boss Moves May 15, 2019

We’re perpetually in awe of her ability to TCB like it’s NBD.

'Good Bones' Season Four Is Headed Your Way with 15 Brand New Episodes Apr 4, 2019

HGTV's fearless mother-daughter duo Mina and Karen are back for a fourth season of the hit series Good Bones, rescuing vintage but …

HGTV Exclusive! New Video of Mina Starsiak's Baby That You've Just Got to See May 15, 2020

Baby Jack, newly arrived member of the Good Bones family, is just irresistibly cute. Here's proof.

The 'Good Bones' Family Expands as Mina and Stephen Welcome New Baby May 15, 2020

The baby countdown is over! Mina Starsiak and husband Stephen Hawk announce the arrival of a brand new baby boy. Greetings, baby J …

Is Tad Starsiak the Best Little Brother on HGTV? May 15, 2020

Mina and Karen are obviously the brains and the muscle of the Good Bones operation, but Tad is perhaps equally important as the et …

Oh, Karen Sep 20, 2018

By: Jessica Galliart

A tub goes missing, an accent wall gets gone, treasure falls out of the ceiling ... this episode of Good Bones is an emotional rol …

This is the Worst House 'Good Bones' Has Ever Tackled May 15, 2020

Hoarded to the brim and so badly rotted out, even Mina and Karen couldn't save this Indy house filled with 'danger zones.'

Here's What You'll See on 'Good Bones' Season Three Sep 17, 2018

Bigger projects, bigger family news and more Tad! Can't wait for Karen and Mina to return to the screen on April 10? Tide yourself …

Mina Starsiak is Pregnant! May 15, 2020

By: Jessica Galliart

Watch the Good Bones star surprise her family with the news of expecting her first child this summer.

'Good Bones' Season 2 Finale: The Little House on Lexington May 15, 2020

Mina and Karen take a financial risk on a house in an established historic neighborhood but, with structural issues and zoning res …

Mina, Karen and the Little Victorian That Could May 15, 2020

The ladies of Good Bones transform a tiny and sad Victorian home on the outskirts of downtown Indy into a stylish showplace brimmi …

Good Vibes Are in Abundance on HGTV's 'Good Bones' May 15, 2020

A few observations about why viewers are falling head-over-heels for HGTV's new home renovation series Good Bones, now shooting it …

8 Reasons Why We Can't Wait for 'Good Bones' Season 2 May 15, 2020

By: Liz Gray

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About the Show

Mother and daughter duo Karen E Laine and Mina Starsiak are setting out to revitalize their hometown of Indianapolis one property at a time. They're buying up run down homes and transforming them into stunning urban remodels. With Mina's real estate know-how and Karen's no-nonsense legal background, these ladies are unstoppable in getting a property they want and enlisting their family's help with demo and construction. When it comes to exciting new homes in the city of Indianapolis, it all comes down to the ladies of Good Bones.

About the Hosts

Karen E Laine

Karen, a former attornery, brings legal expertise, community-mindfulness and spirited enthusiasm to the mother-daughter team of HGTV's Good Bones
All About Karen

Mina Starsiak

With a keen real-estate acumen and strong sense of purpose, Mina Starsiak Hawk is dedicated to the art and the business of saving old homes ─ and to the Good Bones mission of revitalizing entire city neighborhoods, one house at a time.
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Season 5, Episode 1

DIY Reno Rescue

Mina and Karen are called to help their friends transform their traditional home, but their ideas are dependent on the local historical society. They expand the dining room and kitchen, and convert the master into a gorgeous en suite.

Wednesday
May 10
10am | 9c
Season 5, Episode 9

Mina's East Street Investment

Mina and her husband, Steve, decide it's time to renovate and sell their rental property to start a college fund for their son. Karen and Mina plan to create an "Urban Hamptons" retreat full of elegant marble, urban colors and beachy wood shake shingles.

Wednesday
May 10
11am | 10c
Season 6, Episode 2

Bringing in the Buyers

Mina and Karen have high hopes for turning their mostly demoed house on Palmer Street into a moody Cape Cod-style masterpiece. As the project develops, unforeseen problems begin to emerge that may make this family home a major catastrophe.

Wednesday
May 10
12pm | 11c
Season 6, Episode 6

From Teardown to Italian Treasure

After buying a home sight unseen in Old Southside, Mina and Karen soon realize they need to tear the whole building down. Then, the duo works to figure out how to make a new build on the tiny lot feel like a charming Italian villa that buyers will love.

Wednesday
May 10
1pm | 12c
Season 7, Episode 8

Soft Stark Southside House

Mina and the team are back in Old Southside to take on a house Mina has purchased sight unseen. The structure has no foundation and must be torn down, and with an aggressive timeline, the problematic property could sink her plans of turning a quick sale.

Wednesday
May 10
2pm | 1c
Season 5, Episode 3

The Cottage Catastrophe

Mina and Karen return to the Old Southside neighborhood to renovate a crusty cottage that's been empty for years. When an unexpected disaster hits, the duo must rethink their entire plan and create a beautiful home that will turn a profit.

Monday
May 22
11am | 10c
Season 5, Episode 6

MJ's Dream Home

Two Chicks and a Hammer's design assistant, MJ, and his husband recently bought their first home, and Mina and Karen want to make MJ's dreams a reality. The duo works to blend traditional and modern styles, but MJ may have to compromise to stay in budget.

Monday
May 22
12pm | 11c
Season 6, Episode 8

Big Build, Big Risk

Mina and Karen return to Talbott Street for their largest project on the block! The abandoned build comes with big risks and bigger dollar signs, and they have to pull out every trick in the book to turn this giant into a modern lake house-style marvel.

Monday
May 22
1pm | 12c
Season 6, Episode 11

Pricey Paradise with Big Problems

Mina and Karen tackle their last house on Talbott Street, but money is tight for this expensive project. They work to pack in as many cool design features as they can, but buyers in the neighborhood may not respond well to their French farmhouse theme.

Monday
May 22
2pm | 1c
Season 7, Episode 5

Budget-Busting Basic Bombshell

Mina and Karen make a risky move and purchase a huge house in a relatively new neighborhood. With one budget-busting issue after another, the team has to make money-saving design choices to create a neutral home that has bombshell appeal.

Monday
May 22
3pm | 2c
Season 7, Episode 9

Big Red Urban Barn

Mina and the team return to Old Southside to tackle the smallest home on the block. The house needs to get bigger to make a profit, so Mina plans to add a second floor and red siding for an urban barn feel, but a snafu could set the team back weeks.

Monday
May 22
4pm | 3c
Season 5, Episode 2

Fountain Square Flashback

Mina and Karen return to the Fountain Square neighborhood to renovate a charming bungalow they bought from a homeowner who grew up in the house. They give the home an eclectic Cali vibe by combining its original features with modern touches.

Saturday
Jul 8
1pm | 12c
Season 6, Episode 12

California Dreaming in Indy

Mina and Karen take on a huge, three-story build for Good Bones producer Adam and his Los Angeles-based family. As they prep for the move, the clock is ticking for the duo to finish the home and make this Midwestern transition as comfortable as possible.

Saturday
Jul 8
2pm | 1c
Season 6, Episode 1

Scary to Chic in Old Southside

With her son in tow and another baby on the way, Mina returns to Old Southside where she and Karen aim to turn a creepy, insect-infested lot into a chic oasis for a new family. Along the way, they make a sentimental connection to the home's past owner.

Saturday
Jul 8
3pm | 2c
Season 7, Episode 3

Two Chicks Forever Home

The Two Chicks team is ready to break ground on their new headquarters, and Mina hopes the 6,000 square foot building will provide plenty of storage and office space. Now, the race is on to finish the new location before their current lease expires.

Saturday
Jul 8
4pm | 3c
Season 7, Episode 12

An Itty Bitty Beach Bungalow

Mina and Karen are back in Old Southside where they look to transform a small, two-bedroom home into a beautiful beach bungalow on a modest budget. If they make a decent profit, Mina plans to realize her dream of building a Two Chicks Headquarters.

Saturday
Jul 8
5pm | 4c
Season 5, Episode 5

Free House, Expensive Reno

Mina and Karen venture into a new neighborhood, Irvington, where Mina acquired a home from a real estate friend. When a serious problem arises with the small cottage, the entire plan for the property changes and making a profit becomes an enormous hurdle.

Wednesday
Jul 12
6am | 5c
Season 5, Episode 11

The Gloriously Glam Home

Mina and Karen purchase a vacant lot and what begins as a new construction to sell on the market quickly turns into a build for Mina's friends. However, a lingering pipe issue may add time and a hefty price tag to the project.

Wednesday
Jul 12
7am | 6c
Season 6, Episode 3

A Charred Charmer for Cory

Mina and Karen are tackling a 100-year-old home that's endured a severe fire and foundational damage. Cory loves its potential and is interested in making this his permanent home, but the costly list of extreme challenges may cause him to get burned.

Wednesday
Jul 12
8am | 7c
Season 6, Episode 14

From Warehouse to Storefront

Mina and Karen have returned to the Bates-Hendricks neighborhood to turn an old warehouse into their first retail store. The rundown building needs an enormous amount of work, and they'll need the entire team to reveal their biggest project to date.

Wednesday
Jul 12
9am | 8c
Season 7, Episode 11

From Burned Out to Boho Nordic

Mina and Karen have bought one of the worst homes in Old Southside that has major fire damage. And with a tiny yard and a small footprint, they'll need to transform this burned-out ramshackle into a stunning two-story boho or it may be another bust.

Wednesday
Jul 12
10am | 9c
Season 7, Episode 1

Framing Fiasco in the Valley

Mina and the team take on their first home in the Valley, a neighborhood they've never ventured into before. But with no comps in the area and major framing issues, Mina must pull out all the stops if she wants to see a return on this risky investment.

Wednesday
Jul 12
11am | 10c
Season 7, Episode 2

Major Mansion Makeover

Mina is renovating the home of professional basketball player Justin Holiday and his family. In hopes of expanding her business into more client renovations, Mina's goal is to turn this outdated mansion into a modern oasis before Justin's season begins.

Wednesday
Jul 12
12pm | 11c
Season 4, Episode 7

Tiny Condo, Giant Upgrade

Mina and Karen purchase a building with multiple condos, and to test the market, they're starting with a unit on the ground floor. They plan to knock down some walls to create an open kitchen and tackle the entire building's exterior. However, the whole project hangs in the balance when Karen tries to shimmy down an HVAC exchange with hilarious consequences.

Wednesday
Aug 2
1pm | 12c

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