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Good Bones: Living on the Edge in Bates-Hendricks

By: David L. Haynes

Show: Good Bones

August 24, 2017

Mina and Karen get outside familiar territory — and outside their comfort zone — when they undertake a renovation on the southern edge of Indy's Bates-Hendricks neighborhood. Notable challenges include water-damaged floors, a tight budget and lots (and lots) of unwelcome bugs.

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Photo: Mary Ann Carter/Getty Images

The Singleton House

Mina and Karen brought new life to this 1700-square-foot bungalow on Singleton Street that, prior to the renovation, came with limited curb appeal, sagging wood floors, severe water damage and several thousand uninvited guests — of the six-legged variety.

Blue Living Room with a Neutral Sofa and Blue Sofa

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Photo: Mary Ann Carter/Getty Images. From: Good Bones and Bugging Out on Budget.

Kind of Blue

The ladies kept it blue and basic in the newly remodeled main living area, with pale blue walls, plush sofas in beige and medium blue and neutral area rug. An upholstered chair and throw pillows in bold patterns help tie it all visually together.

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Photo: Mary Ann Carter/Getty Images

Pretty In Pink

...and burgundy and magenta. The new first-floor master suite is located in a completely transformed and repurposed space at the rear of the house.

Gray Kitchen with Gray Hydroponic Planter

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Photo: Mary Ann Carter/Getty Images. From: Good Bones and Bugging Out on Budget.

Locally Grown. (Very Local.)

Early on in the renovation, Karen had a vision — and the vision was a hydroponic window garden in the new kitchen for growing fresh vegetables and herbs.