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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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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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Oh, Karen Sep 20, 2018
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This is the Worst House 'Good Bones' Has Ever Tackled Apr 10, 2018
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
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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 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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Mina and Karen's Strategy for Conquering the World Sep 15, 2018
Well, maybe not the world, but Good Bones season two premieres Tuesday, May 30, and we've got updates.
Karen + Mina Are "Just a Couple of Likable Gingers" Sep 15, 2018
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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
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 Sep 15, 2018
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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 Aug 19, 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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Mina and Karen take on their biggest project yet — literally — renovating a 4300-square-foot house in a historic neighborhood.
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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 GuideFirst House on the Block
Mina and Karen renovate the first of several houses they purchased on Talbott Street in Indianapolis. The three-bedroom, one-bath home has a few architectural challenges starting with the bathroom's placement far from the bedrooms and a foundation that sags causing the kitchen floor to slope. The designers add a master suite using attic space, resolve the foundation problems and create an open-concept kitchen that gives the home a modern feel.
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.
Flooded Two-Story Restored
Mina and Karen are welcomed into their new duplex with piles of clothes, two toilets and two feet of water in the basement. Although the women have disagreements on room placement and paint colors, they hope all the hard work in this decrepit home pays off with a buyer.
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.
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.
Townhome of Trouble
Mina and Karen take on the renovation of a century-old duplex in Indianapolis, Indiana. They decide to keep both units separate and begin the renovation with one townhome. The interior is in rough shape, and demolition exposes several troublesome issues, but the team can still see potential for a unique "Boho Industrial" vibe. With a budget of $150,000, they create an open-concept living space on the main floor and add a second full bathroom for maximum functionality. A bright white kitchen, sleek tile and exposed duct work completes the team's modern vision.
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.
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.
Facelift for a Tiny Victorian
Mina and Karen buy a tiny, Victorian-style home in need of a serious facelift on the outskirts of the Indianapolis community of Fountain Square. Not only is the house small, it has a funky layout with nonfunctional spaces, forcing the women to build an addition on the back while trying to stay on budget.
A Stately Home Full of Slithering Surprises
Karen and Mina team up with their friend Josh on a high-stakes property in Fountain Square. What looks promising at first glance quickly turns when during their initial walk-through they find some of the previous owner's pet snakes still slithering throughout the house. The news only goes downhill from there when half the foundation suddenly disappears, but once finished this Fountain Square beauty is worth all the trouble.
Nothin's Easy on East Street
After going underwater on previous East Street investments, Mina and Karen return to the area and hope their third flip is a charm. They plan to give a home more bathrooms and an open floor plan, but when Cory discovers a budget-busting water line issue, the ladies must get creative with their renovation.
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.
A Neighborhood Eyesore That's a Horrible Before Becomes an Amazing After
After purchasing a house from the city for only $4,000, Mina Starsiak and Karen E. Laine know they might have a lot of work ahead of them. But when they discover detrimental water damage, horrific smells and questionable water lines from years of abandonment, they brace themselves for the worst. Foundation issues cause a wobbly and dangerous second story, but the Bates-Hendricks neighborhood is up and coming, and they want to ensure an everlasting impression by turning this house into a neighborhood treasure.
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.
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.
First House on the Block
Mina and Karen renovate the first of several houses they purchased on Talbott Street in Indianapolis. The three-bedroom, one-bath home has a few architectural challenges starting with the bathroom's placement far from the bedrooms and a foundation that sags causing the kitchen floor to slope. The designers add a master suite using attic space, resolve the foundation problems and create an open-concept kitchen that gives the home a modern feel.
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.
Starting 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.
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.
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.
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.
Historical Hot Mess
Mina and Karen splurge on a corner lot home in the historical neighborhood of Fletcher Place. While struggling to work within the guidelines of the Historical Preservation Commission, Mina and Karen face more problems than they could have ever anticipated. If they can persevere, the women think they can make up for the costs by the time the house goes on the market -- will they have gone too far over budget to make it all worth it?
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.
Big Money in Fountain Square
Mina and Karen take on a massive, partially-constructed house that was abandoned by investors. It's a big investment, and tensions rise when it comes to figuring out the kitchen cabinets' design. Mina decides to take a risk with her own money, which could be the move that sells the house or leaves them over budget.
An Old House Attracts New Neighbors
Karen E. Laine is caught off-guard when her daughter, Mina Starsiak, informs her that she's purchased their next reno project for a very high price. The rundown house may be expensive, but the location can't be beat -- it's right next door! Although Mina is excited to have control over a project so close to home, the old house is huge, and its problems are too. But dirt, smells and sketchy construction have never stopped this mother-daughter duo. They tackle this renovation one step at a time, and not even a near disaster on demo day will keep Mina and Karen from creating a beautiful space to attract wonderful new neighbors.
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