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In a special episode of Good Bones, Mina finally gets to put her design experience and expertise to work for herself and her husband Stephen, creating an all-new home that’s ideally suited for starting a new family.
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A Stately Home on Sanders Street 44 Photos
In one of their biggest restorations yet Mina and Karen take on a 2800-square-foot historic home with a grand foyer and some exquisite original woodwork — but some problematic latter-day upgrades that had robbed the home of much of its original charm.
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Good Bones Season 4 Is Headed Your Way
HGTV's fearless mother-daughter duo Mina and Karen are back for a fourth season, rescuing vintage but desperate homes in their home city of Indianapolis – transforming them into shining jewels to light up the city's historic neighborhoods. Season 4 premieres Tuesday, May 14, at 9p|8c.
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Baby Jack, newly arrived member of the Good Bones family, is just irresistibly cute. Here's proof.
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The baby countdown is over! Mina Starsiak and husband Stephen Hawk announce the arrival of a brand new baby boy. Greetings, baby Jack!
Here's What You'll See on 'Good Bones' Season Three
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 over with some sneak peeks of what's to come.
Spotlight: Mina's Design Style
30 Mina Starsiak Rooms That Just Make Us Happy 31 Photos
The Good Bones star has a knack for turning old buildings into gorgeous new homes, but it’s the smart details she adds that have wowed us for four seasons now.
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Good Bones hosts 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 – such as a laundry room, home office, eat-in kitchen or mudroom – into completely re-imagined and more functional spaces. Watch Now
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Looking for nursery design inspiration? Four of HGTV’s leading ladies, including Mina Starsiak-Hawk, have recently welcomed children. Achieve a similar look and shop these products inspired by their designs. Get the Look
Video Highlights from Season 4
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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We’re perpetually in awe of her ability to TCB like it’s NBD.
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Oh, Karen Sep 20, 2018
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Hoarded to the brim and so badly rotted out, even Mina and Karen couldn't save this Indy house filled with 'danger zones.'
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'Good Bones' Season 2 Finale: The Little House on Lexington Sep 15, 2018
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Mina, Karen and the Little Victorian That Could Sep 15, 2018
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The good ladies of Good Bones create a cottage charmer with a contemporary coastal vibe.
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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
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Because what's more entertaining than a little sibling rivalry on Demo Day?
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The Good Bones star's dress will make you do a double-take. Plus, guess which Good Bones co-star and relative officiated.
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'Good Bones' Star Mina Just Got Married! Sneak a Peek at Her Gorgeous Wedding Dec 11, 2019
Congratulations, Mina and Stephen! It was stunning — and there were so many doughnuts.
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You won't believe the cuteness in these throwback photos mom and fellow Good Bones star Karen shared.
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Renovations from Last Season
Boring, Boxy Duplex Gets a New Life 48 Photos
Mina and Karen take on another super-distressed property, and Mina’s none too thrilled about this one. But Karen sees potential and, in the end, the transformation is just plain amazing.
The Tiny House on the Fringe 34 Photos
It's another brave rescue when Karen and Mina renovate a 730-sf house that's in serious disrepair and located in a transitioning neighborhood. To appeal to young urban pioneers, they go with an open floor plan and a few offbeat flourishes.
The Purple House & the Voodoo Curse 64 Photos
Mina and Karen take on a 1910 duplex in Indy's historic Fletcher Place neighborhood and, along the way, deal with historic zoning restrictions — and a Voodoo doll in the attic.
The Big Ugly Duckling That Became a Swan 48 Photos
Mina and Karen return to Indy's "best-kept secret" neighborhood to transform a big brown eyesore into a stylish and color-filled home with an all-new floor plan.
The Little Victorian That Could
The ladies transform a tiny and sad Victorian near downtown Indy into a stylish showplace brimming with light and space.
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The Big House on Sanders Street 42 Photos
Mina and Karen take on their biggest project yet — literally — renovating a 4300-square-foot house in a historic neighborhood.
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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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A Heroic Renovation in a Historic Neighborhood 38 Photos
Karen and Mina purchase an abandoned eyesore in Indy's historic Bates-Hendricks district for $4,500 (!) then totally transform it, inside and out.
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See Episode GuideStarting From Scratch in the Southside Neighborhood
Mina and Karen take a stab at redeveloping a house that was hit by a car in the Old Southside neighborhood. After some fun demo with a giant water hose, they design their new house with a simple, urban and classic aesthetic. They also create textile artwork to bring into the house, as well as floating side tables made from antique corbels.
The Little Brick House
Mina and Karen are tackling their first renovation of a brick house, and although it has tons of charm and character, it also has problems that need to be fixed. Plus, it's in a new neighborhood for them, which adds to the risk. With the help of the demo crew, Mina and Karen plan to open up this little house and create 3.5 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms. They give it a rustic, schoolhouse style by adding grayish wood flooring and two amazing antique farmhouse sinks. From the very beginning, Mina and Karen run into issues with this little brick house and are forced to constantly adjust their budget. But when a problem leads to an order from the city, the women worry that they won't be able to finish the house before their budget runs out.
New House, Old Spirit
Mina and Karen venture just east of downtown Indianapolis to take on a two-story, worn-down home that's as risky as it is disgusting. The block hasn't been revitalized yet and between the massive sinkhole, caved-in roof and decomposing animals throughout, their walkthrough is almost impossible. The house has almost no sustainable foundation so the women get busy rebuilding from the ground up all while adding features that make it feel like the home has been on the block for decades.
Empty Lot to Home Sweet Home
Mina and Karen buy a property in one of the most coveted and popular neighborhoods in Indianapolis. The incredible price only means more challenges as they quickly uncover some buried surprises that put the build on hold. When construction can continue, this four-bedroom home with an open floor plan and a bonus living space on the second floor will turn out to be their sweetest home yet ... if they can get past the fire code violations. With a bohemian-meets-modern vibe, Mina and Karen hope to attract a certain cute young couple that they hope will call it home.
Outdated Townhome Gets a Funky Facelift
Mina and Karen purchase and an old townhome in the popular Bates-Hendricks neighborhood. After encountering dry rot and termites, the unpredictable roadblocks put a giant dent in their budget and on their attitudes toward the project. But just when all hope seems lost, a rare and valuable "treasure" found during the ceiling demolition might have them changing their tune about this troublesome townhome.
Shiplap Surprise in Fountain Square
Mina and Karen revamp a tiny but pricey two-bedroom home on a tight budget. They build additional bedrooms and reconfigure the floor plan to increase functionality. When their contractor mistakenly covers every wall in shiplap the team comes up with some innovative design solutions to create a unique industrial farmhouse style.
Tiny House Turns into a Bohemian Bungalow
The price is high, but the location is prime, so Mina Starsiak and Karen E. Laine decide to take a chance and invest in a little house in the Fountain Square neighborhood of Indianapolis. But at only 950 square feet, this small house has some big issues. The mother-daughter team runs into trouble when sagging floors lead to an unsteady structure. Despite the problems, they forge ahead, intending to create a more functional floor plan that will turn the house into a charming bungalow perfect for any first time homebuyer.
Beautifying a Boring Boxy Home
Mina has second thoughts that a charmless, boxy house bought from the city for $4,000 might have been a bad idea. But Karen sees the potential and convinces Mina that they'll be able to transform this 'giant cube' into an adorable single family home. Even though it's undesirable at first glance, Mina and Karen strip it down and turn this boring, rectangular house into a beautiful work of art, truly adding value to the neighborhood.
Bugging Out on Budget
Mina and Karen reach outside of their comfort zone with a house on the edge of the Bates Hendricks neighborhood. They're concerned about the location, and when they discover that the house is festering with cockroaches, they fear that they may not come out with a profit in the end. But with smart planning, a little love and a lot of hard work, Mina and Karen are hopeful they can bring new life to the neighborhood with a charming renovation.
Saddest Home on Sanders Street
Mina and Karen purchase a crumbling house in the Bates-Hendricks neighborhood, only to find out it's the first house they can't save. With a clean slate, Mina designs a white beauty with new buyers already in mind. Karen and Mina add unique features and lots of charm to hopefully help their longtime friends find a new home.
Little Pink House on Palmer
Mina and Karen buy a tiny duplex in a neighborhood south of downtown that has potential to be a big risk. The area is still in transition, and there are already tenants on one side, leaving the women only a small space to work with. Mina's sister-in-law is the intended resident, so they use her as inspiration while transforming it into a cute pink cottage with a few special touches. The big reveal is an emotional moment where the flowing tears confirm the house is, indeed, perfect.
The Brickyard Brick House
Mina and Karen revamp a historic brick house in a rising area of south Indianapolis. The house is in bad shape. Luckily, they have a healthy budget of $200,000 and they are going to need every dime. The ladies plan to increase the square footage with a two-story addition and create a whole new layout with three bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths.
An Old Victorian House Gets a New Facelift
Budgeting is a must when Mina Starsiak and Karen E. Laine splurge on an old house they've had their eyes on for a while. Inspired by its Victorian style, they have big plans for a massive makeover on this 2,100-square-foot home. But this house has plenty of surprises in store for this mother-daughter duo. Unlike their usual projects, the downstairs space is actually in decent shape, but it's the upstairs that poses a construction challenge. They want to turn a cramped attic space into a beautiful master suite, and faced with narrow stairs, missing woodwork and hours of wallpaper scraping, they hope their Victorian treasure proves in the end that she has something special worth saving.
Tiny House, Huge Transformation
After purchasing a very small house near downtown Indianapolis for only $25,000, Mina Starsiak and Karen E. Laine have their work cut out for them as they continue their mission of renovating the city one house at a time. Built in 1880 and totaling only 512 square feet, the tiny house is sure to come with big problems. After the demo team tears it down to the studs, Mina and Karen get to work building it back up again, but bigger and better. Because the house is located in their own neighborhood of Fountain Square, the mother-daughter team wants to ensure it's a solid buy for its next owners, but they need to keep their renovation costs low enough to price the house to attract new buyers.
Abandoned Partially Built Home Gets Rescued
Karen and Mina are back on Woodlawn Avenue to rescue a new build that has been abandoned. While the home's basic structure is built, the bones have been left for dead. Mina and Karen see the amazing possibilities in this 2,200 square foot home and already have the perfect buyer in mind. Issues arise, however, when window delivery is delayed and the trim carpenters quit mid-job. Will the women be able to pull off a successful renovation for this up-and-coming neighborhood?
Decaying Duplex Gets a Transformation
Mina and Karen snag a four-bedroom, two-bathroom duplex for only $4,000. But with one of the worst foundations they've ever seen combined with unsafe floor joists on the second floor, Mina expects to spend upwards of $200,000 on the renovation. When Tad demos the chimney and puts a hole in the roof, the women grow more concerned about their budget. They hope that their attention to detail in the beautifully finished single-family home will pay off.
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.
A Stately House on Sanders
Mina and Karen are taking on a sprawling, 2,800-square-foot home with four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a bonus space upstairs. While the three-story home is structurally sound, it needs a lot of work to make it ready to sell, and Mina and Karen have a whopping $275,000 renovation budget. The home has beautiful woodwork, paneling and a majestic staircase, but tensions flare as the women have differing opinions on how to approach its design and style.
Battle of the Two Chicks
Mina and Karen take on a massive duplex that was abandoned mid-construction and Mina decides to make it a competition. She renovates one side with a playful "Rose and Cotton Candy" theme while Karen opts for a French country look, and three real estate agents pick the winner.
An Old Victorian House Gets a New Facelift
Budgeting is a must when Mina Starsiak and Karen E. Laine splurge on an old house they've had their eyes on for a while. Inspired by its Victorian style, they have big plans for a massive makeover on this 2,100-square-foot home. But this house has plenty of surprises in store for this mother-daughter duo. Unlike their usual projects, the downstairs space is actually in decent shape, but it's the upstairs that poses a construction challenge. They want to turn a cramped attic space into a beautiful master suite, and faced with narrow stairs, missing woodwork and hours of wallpaper scraping, they hope their Victorian treasure proves in the end that she has something special worth saving.
Eyesore Overhaul
Mina and Karen are back in the Bates-Hendricks neighborhood with a brand-new project. The home is in a fantastic location, is close to everything and has a ton of square footage. Despite its good qualities, however, the home is dirty, ugly and is going to be a heaping handful of a job. This eyesore has three colors of brown paint coating the outside and is a confusing labyrinth on the inside. A house this size will ultimately require more construction workers, more hammers and ultimately more danger. Will they be able to give this home a new floor plan that's perfect for single-family living?
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.
Client Renovation Rescue
Mina and Karen take on a renovation project for an optimistic client who bought a duplex with intentions of renovating it himself. The home is in a historic and very established neighborhood that would mean easy profit if the job is done right, but challenges with the historical preservation commission and a possible voodoo curse threaten to slow things down. Will the ladies be able to overcome such strange obstacles?
The Shabbiest Townhouse
Mina and Karen are the new owners of a very outdated and bland townhouse in the heart of the Bates-Hendricks neighborhood. Despite the maroon carpeting, peach wallpaper and active bird's nests, the home has a lot of potential. The women get started designing a new layout after demolition but all work comes to a halt after they find a surprise in the attic and have to call the police. Once they are back on track, Karen and Mina pour their hearts and souls into finishing the home for friends of the family.
Chop and Pop
Mina and Karen are back in the Bates-Hendricks neighborhood and hoping to turn a profit this time around. Since the home is one of the smallest on the street, the ladies plan to chop off a poorly designed addition and pop up a new story addition, adding valuable square footage and opening up the living room and kitchen. Spending a little more money on landscaping and curb appeal rounds out Mina and Karen’s renovation plans but a whopper of a surprise sends the crew into a panic, maybe sending Karen home with a new pet.
Budget-Busting Victorian
Mina and Karen purchase a home near the Northside neighborhood that's full of historical features. They do their best to design an open floor plan while preserving as many elements as possible, but structural slow-downs and permitting nightmares threaten their schedule and budget.
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