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First Look: HGTV's 'Good Bones'

May 05, 2015

By: David Haynes

In HGTV's Good Bones, mother/daughter team Karen E Laine and Mina Starsiak are revitalizing their hometown of Indianapolis one property at a time, buying dilapidated homes and rehabbing them into stunning urban remodels. Check out these snapshots from the renovation featured in the series premiere.

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Mina Starsiak and Karen Jensen, Hosts of HGTV's Show Two Chicks and a Hammer

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Meet the Hosts of HGTV's Good Bones

Since 2007, mother-daughter duo Mina and Karen have renovated close to twenty homes in Fountain Square, a community in Indianapolis adjacent to the city's downtown.

Karen Jensen, Host of HGTV's Show Two Chicks and a Hammer

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Meet Karen E Laine

Karen brings legal expertise to the duo's efforts to bring life back to old homes that many people might regard as beyond hope.

Mina Starsiak, Host of the HGTV Network's Two Chicks and a Hammer

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Meet Mina Starsiak

Mina brings real-estate know-how and a drive to help revive neighborhoods, transforming distressed homes into gems that will attract vibrant and committed new residents to a revitalizing community.

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The Wright St. Project, Behind the Scenes

Mina and Karen discuss plans for their next renovation at a local coffee house.

Mina Starsiak, host of HGTV's Two Chicks and a Hammer, Arrives at the Jobsite

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The Wright St. Project, Behind the Scenes

Mina arrives ready for work at the Wright Street house.

Mina Starsiak and Karen Jensen, Hosts of Two Chicks and a Hammer, Discuss Newest Project

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The Wright St. Project, Behind the Scenes

The Wright Street house is the first renovation Mina and Karen have taken on in the historic Bates-Hendricks district, nearby to their own neigborhood of Fountain Square.

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The Wright St. Project, Behind the Scenes

Crew cameras roll as Mina and Karen ponder the scope of this ambitious rehab. They bought this house sight-unseen for $7000. They plan to put $125,000 into the renovation.

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The Wright St. Project, BEFORE

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The Wright St. Project, BEFORE

Fire and smoke damage, as seen in these dramatic snapshots, are no obstacle for Karen and Mina as they're confident that, when it comes to old houses, they can fix just about anything.

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The Wright St. Project, BEFORE

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Wright Street Home Exterior, BEFORE

Broken windows, a hole in the roof and mold in the basement were just some of the concerns based on initial inspection. But the house included ample square footage and plenty of room to reimagine and reconfigure.

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Wright Street Home Exterior, AFTER

Mina opted for a dark gray exterior with white brick columns and trim, and, in keeping with the bungalow feel of the house, envisioned a charming and semi-traditional interior.

Bright, Neutral Color Palette in Renovated Contemporary Living Room

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Living Room, AFTER

Dated wood paneling was removed and a lighter palette selected to give the main living space a lighter and more open feel.

White Contemporary Living Room with Dimensional Tile Accent Wall

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Living Room, AFTER

A highlight of the new living room is the accent wall with dimensional tile.

Contemporary Living Room with Graphic Chairs and Turquoise Curtains

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Living Room, AFTER

Stainless Steel Dining Table in Renovated Contemporary Kitchen

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Kitchen, AFTER

By far the most dramatic makeover in the renovation is the kitchen, which was badly fire damaged and barely recognizable as a kitchen.

Contemporary Kitchen with White Cabinets and Stainless Steel Table

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Kitchen, AFTER

A wall was removed to enlarge the kitchen and bring it forward in the floorplan.

Original Wall Art and Modern Furnishings in Dining Room

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Dining Room, AFTER

The kitchen offers this inviting view on the dining room which features more modern furnishings and framed wildlife prints which -- actually sections of the home's original wallpaper that were salvaged by Karen.

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Home Office, AFTER

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Home Office, Detail

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Loft Sitting Room, AFTER

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Loft Sitting Room, Detail

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Loft Sitting Room, Detail

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Details, Details

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Details, Details

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Just a Touch of Modern

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Master Bedroom, AFTER

An old porch and part of the original kitchen was torn out to make way for an all new master suite. Old seven-foot ceilings were raised to nine feet.

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Upstairs Guest Bedroom, AFTER

After essentially gutting and reconfiguring the inside, the house now contains four bedrooms and two-and-a-half baths. A dormer was bumped out and frame in to create this guest room.

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Bedroom, Detail

Contemporary Guest Bathroom on Second Floor

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Second-Floor Bath, AFTER

In addition to the master bath downstairs, this second full bath, with double vanity, tub and shower was added on the top floor.

Remodeled Upstairs Double Vanity Bathroom with Mirror

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Second-Floor Bath, AFTER

Subway Tile Shower and Double Vanity in Gray, Contemporary Bathroom

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Second-Floor Bath, AFTER

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Second-Floor Bath, AFTER

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Second-Floor Bath, Detail

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Second-Floor Bath, Detail

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Home Exterior, Rear, BEFORE

The rear exterior of the Wright Street house before renovation on the HGTV Network show, Two Chicks and a Hammer.

Gray Furniture and Red Accents on New Deck

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Home Exterior, Rear, AFTER

A deck, new siding and stylish patio furniture make for a functional and inviting new backyard space.

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Backyard Deck, Detail

Mina Starsiak, one of the hosts of HGTV's show, Two Chicks and a Hammer

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Justifiably Proud

Mina beams, all smiles once the Wright Street renovation project is complete.

First Look: HGTV's 'Good Bones'

Meet the Hosts of HGTV's Good Bones

Meet Karen E Laine

Meet Mina Starsiak

The Wright St. Project, Behind the Scenes

The Wright St. Project, Behind the Scenes

The Wright St. Project, Behind the Scenes

The Wright St. Project, Behind the Scenes

The Wright St. Project, BEFORE

The Wright St. Project, BEFORE

The Wright St. Project, BEFORE

Wright Street Home Exterior, BEFORE

Wright Street Home Exterior, AFTER

Living Room, AFTER

Living Room, AFTER

Living Room, AFTER

Kitchen, AFTER

Kitchen, AFTER

Dining Room, AFTER

Home Office, AFTER

Home Office, Detail

Loft Sitting Room, AFTER

Loft Sitting Room, Detail

Loft Sitting Room, Detail

Details, Details

Details, Details

Just a Touch of Modern

Master Bedroom, AFTER

Upstairs Guest Bedroom, AFTER

Bedroom, Detail

Second-Floor Bath, AFTER

Second-Floor Bath, AFTER

Second-Floor Bath, AFTER

Second-Floor Bath, AFTER

Second-Floor Bath, Detail

Second-Floor Bath, Detail

Home Exterior, Rear, BEFORE

Home Exterior, Rear, AFTER

Backyard Deck, Detail

Justifiably Proud

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