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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The Latest 'Good Bones' News

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

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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 …

Mina and Karen's Magical Cottage on the Hill Sep 15, 2018

The good ladies of Good Bones create a cottage charmer with a contemporary coastal vibe.

'Good Bones' and the Case of the Forgotten New-Build Home Sep 15, 2018

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Mina and Karen's Strategy for Conquering the World Sep 15, 2018

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Karen + Mina Are "Just a Couple of Likable Gingers" Sep 15, 2018

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Peak Mother-Daughter Moments Seen on 'Good Bones' Sep 17, 2018

Now that's what we call a constructive relationship. (Sorry. We couldn't help ourselves.)

'Good Bones' Season Two is Headed Your Way Apr 3, 2019

Those mighty Indy women, Mina and Karen, are back for a second season of home renos and rescues in their city's historic neighborh …

4 of HGTV's Best Sibling Teams Dec 11, 2019

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Because what's more entertaining than a little sibling rivalry on Demo Day? 

Flea Market Flip: 8 Shopping Tips HGTV Experts Swear By Dec 11, 2019

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The stars of Stonehouse Revival, Good Bones and Vintage Flip spill their best market-ing secrets. Plus: Their all-time-favorite fi …

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

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10 Adorable Childhood Photos 'Good Bones' Star Mina Doesn't Want You to See Sep 15, 2018

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You won't believe the cuteness in these throwback photos mom and fellow Good Bones star Karen shared. 

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

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Good news, fellow Good Bones fans: The show will return for a second season! Let us count the ways we love Mina, Karen and their c …

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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 4, Episode 14

A Condo Brings Family Together

Mina and Karen are fixing up a condo building and Mina wants to remodel one of the units for her sister and her two girls, who want to be closer to downtown. They work to transform the total gut job into a dream home filled with personalized touches, including a special mural made by Mina, Karen and the kids.

Tuesday
Nov 15
9am | 8c
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.

Tuesday
Nov 15
10am | 9c
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.

Tuesday
Nov 15
11am | 10c
Season 7, Episode 13

Twinning Is Winning

After the success of her last Charles Street home, Mina decides to create a twin property by duplicating the floorplan and adding a cabin chic vibe. But with one failed inspection after another, the team faces delays that place the entire project at risk.

Tuesday
Nov 15
8pm | 7c
Season 7, Episode 13

Twinning Is Winning

After the success of her last Charles Street home, Mina decides to create a twin property by duplicating the floorplan and adding a cabin chic vibe. But with one failed inspection after another, the team faces delays that place the entire project at risk.

Wednesday
Nov 16
3am | 2c
Season 3, Episode 6

Poltergeist Property

Mina and Karen take on a massive house in the Old Southside neighborhood that has undergone some unsuccessful renovations throughout the years. They are determined to rework the entire floor plan, but their renovations are halted when they hear unexplained noises in the attic, discover a collapsing floor and uncover live termites. In order to get a payoff as big as the house, they'll have to work through a hair-raising renovation to bring this house back to life.

Wednesday
Nov 16
4am | 3c
Season 3, Episode 7

Risky Reno with Historic Charm

Despite its odd layout and decrepit state, Mina and Karen are taking on an old house with a ton of historic charm in the Old Southside neighborhood. As framing starts, the crew uncovers a major structural problem that hits the budget hard, and later, Mina gets some bad news that could threaten a huge selling point of the house. But when the renovation is complete, this charmer offers all the comforts of modern living blended with antique pieces like vintage front doors and a restored curved staircase.

Wednesday
Nov 16
5am | 4c
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
Nov 19
1pm | 12c
Season 5, Episode 8

Cottage Becomes Artistic Oasis

A couple that runs a nonprofit benefiting the Garfield Park neighborhood enlists Mina and Karen to make over one of their dilapidated properties. The team must work together to make sure the home comes in under budget and helps an artist in need.

Saturday
Nov 19
2pm | 1c
Season 6, Episode 13

Eclectic Artistry in Garfield Park

Garfield Park is a haven for artists, so Mina and Karen think it's the perfect place for an art-filled renovation. Between the house's nightmarish texture and their tight budget, they'll need some creativity to turn this home into an eclectic dreamscape.

Saturday
Nov 19
3pm | 2c
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.

Saturday
Nov 19
4pm | 3c
Season 5, Episode 14

The Greenwich Village Townhome

Mina and Karen return to Old Southside to renovate the right side of their duplex townhome using a Greenwich Village design. Karen shares a major announcement about her position in the company, and the ramifications of that change quickly come to light.

Saturday
Nov 19
5pm | 4c
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.

Saturday
Nov 19
6pm | 5c
Season 6, Episode 9

New Babies and New Neighborhoods

Mina and Karen's first house in the new Near Eastside neighborhood seems too good to be true, and shortly after demo, their renovation plans begin to crumble. With Mina's baby arriving soon, the pressure is on to keep this home from becoming a disaster.

Tuesday
Nov 22
3pm | 2c
Season 7, Episode 4

Quaint Cottage With Vintage Vibes

Mina and Karen are back in Fountain Square with a quaint but expensive cottage-like home. In order to list this pricey property high enough to make a profit, they must figure out how to add plenty of bells and whistles without losing its vintage charm.

Tuesday
Nov 22
4pm | 3c
Season 7, Episode 14

The Wedding Studio

Mina tackles her biggest challenge yet as she renovates her best friend's 6,000 square foot bridal shop. This could be the project that jump-starts more high-end commercial renos, and with only 60 days to the grand opening, Mina and the team must deliver.

Tuesday
Nov 22
5pm | 4c
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.

Tuesday
Nov 22
6pm | 5c
Season 7, Episode 13

Twinning Is Winning

After the success of her last Charles Street home, Mina decides to create a twin property by duplicating the floorplan and adding a cabin chic vibe. But with one failed inspection after another, the team faces delays that place the entire project at risk.

Tuesday
Nov 22
7pm | 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.

Tuesday
Nov 22
8pm | 7c
Season 7, Episode 10

Little But Luxurious

Mina and the team are back in the Valley to build one of their smallest homes yet. With a driveway-sized property that's only 16 feet wide, the team must figure out how to create a long and skinny new build that packs all the luxury for a potential buyer.

Tuesday
Nov 22
9pm | 8c
Season 7, Episode 10

Little But Luxurious

Mina and the team are back in the Valley to build one of their smallest homes yet. With a driveway-sized property that's only 16 feet wide, the team must figure out how to create a long and skinny new build that packs all the luxury for a potential buyer.

Wednesday
Nov 23
12am | 11c
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
Nov 23
3am | 2c
Season 3, Episode 8

Smelly Shotgun House to Chic Downtown Home

Mina Starsiak and Karen E. Laine take on an old shotgun-style home near downtown Indianapolis, and even though they've been renovating shotgun homes for years, this house is quite the stinker -- literally. Demo day becomes a test of bad smells they will never forget, and Mina's brother, Tad, learns the basics of framing a house and installing decorative wall tiles. Hoping to sell the home to their friend who owns a wedding dress studio, Mina and Karen tailor the decor to match her taste and create a DIY project from wedding dress material. But when they find out their renovated house isn't up to code, there's a chance they won't be able to finish it on time and on budget.

Wednesday
Nov 23
4am | 3c
Season 3, Episode 9

A Backyard Barn for Karen

Karen and Mina are tackling a special project, Karen's new barn-shaped guesthouse that she has been dreaming of for years. But before construction begins, the women get some devastating permit news from the city, forcing them to rethink the size of the structure. On the inside, Karen has tons of ideas about how to add her own special touches, and with the budget in her hands for a change, she's determined to make it the guesthouse of her dreams.

Wednesday
Nov 23
5am | 4c
Season 4, Episode 11

Old Doors, New Wall

Mina and Karen work on a duplex unit that's riddled with trash and interesting surprises, including a wall made entirely out of old doors. However, further problems arise when Cory discovers a foundation issue no one saw coming.

Monday
Dec 5
6am | 5c
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
Dec 5
7am | 6c

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