The Truth About HGTV's Good Bones

There are plenty of shows where siblings or spouses rehab houses together, but HGTV’s Good Bones focuses on mother-and-daughter duo Karen E. Laine and Mina Starsiak Hawk. The two work solely in Indianapolis, hoping to rehab the city that means so much to them. It hasn’t always been easy, and both stepped away from successful jobs to open their company, Two Chicks and a Hammer, but it has clearly paid off for them. From the one who is really in charge to the job offer Mina thought was a scam, let’s take a look at the truth about HGTV’s Good Bones.
#HGTV #GoodBones #Truth
Some gross surprises | 0:00
They're not house flippers | 1:17
Karen has a wild side | 2:13
The daughter, but also the "mom" | 3:03
KZbin-taught | 4:09
All about Indy | 4:58
Deep debt and cancer | 5:34
Fighting against sexism | 6:19
A scammy start | 7:08
Two full-time jobs | 7:49
HGTV collaboration? | 8:41
One chick retires | 9:29
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[@TheList]

What are some of the best shows on HGTV?

[@madmartagan100]

I do enjoy flip or flop, any of the versions.

[@Cocoatreat]

I totally love desert flippers!

[@karenkreim6956]

I'm loving these two on Good Bones. This show is awesome. Karen's laugh is infectious. Great show. Really sick and tired of Love it or List it, House Hunters, and Flip or Flop. Won't watch those.

[@karenkreim6956]

Sick of the floppers, sorry. And house hunting too.

[@madmartagan100]

@@karenkreim6956 I still like Flip or Flop, but I agree with you on the other 2.

[@wontoo3for564]

💛 Karen's energy is awesome! She re-uses, donates, and up-cycle the "treasures" instead of throwing everything away.

[@dargeo1406]

I love this show! My favorite part is the fact they repurpose things and not just throw them away, unlike many others on HGTV...

[@jezziebezzie]

I agree with the comment they rehab neighbourhoods. If they were in it just to flip, they would make much higher profits. It’s clear they’re like Ben & Erin from Home Town - restoring a community.

[@mindyshields6677]

I am such a fan of these wonderful, inspiring women. What they are doing for these communities is so incredible. If every state had people like this , our country would be a better place . Thank you both for what you do.

[@teresamullet6574]

I absolutely love their show & these two fierce women. It’s the best show on HGTV

[@kayrico8367]

I'm glad they're on. After "Fixer Upper" ended its run I wanted another show with fun personalities. Their show fits the bill.

[@casinodon1577]

Being from Indianapolis, of course I love this show. Every once in a while I will see their truck around town, or the cast members in my local Kroger. Thanks for what you do for Indy and the communitys

[@hoosierladyus48]

don edwards, I too am from Indianapolis, but live closer to Southport. I love watching their shows.

[@Cocoatreat]

I love this show! Love the mother-daughter relationship. They look like they have so much fun together. It’s refreshing to see the beautification of Indianapolis! Do continue!

[@joeyjohnson3667]

Your an idiot

[@Cocoatreat]

Joey Johnson and you are a troll! So what else is new:? You up in my business ! You dont have a life so this is what you do!! That’s sad & pathetic!

[@godsgirl7201]

Yes!!

[@rmsherm78]

this show is fantastic. They have great style ideas and great rebuild skills. I love their personality and watch all the things that they do. They are so great and I hope this show continues for a long time.

[@ladykenja2700]

- Great show ! ! ! One of my favorites. Because some of the homes seem to have been through & neglected, have any new owners reported any "scary, unearthly incidences" after their move in ???

[@jolarson6791]

That’s what I love about these ladies! They are in it for love of their city and appreciation of history, not first and foremost to make money! That’s why they are among my favorite shows on HGTV and DIY along with Hometown, Maine Cabin Masters, Mike Holmes, and Fixer Upper. I just hope Chip and Joanna don’t lose their original vision of restoring and supporting Waco in the building of Magnolia Network!

[@gilly198]

Awesome show & Karen's laugh is infectious!

[@dianajean4837]

Seriously, its so phony and her attention seeking grates on my last nerve.

[@yrenecedeno2177]

Their show is amaizing! Their taste for restoring is exquisite, they desing the most beautiful kitchens and bathroom ever!! And their relationship is pretty.... I love their show!. ..... and I came back to add to my comment: this "two chicks" don't renovates focusing FIRST in profit!!!, they really want to "revive" their neigborhood. They dont make much money out of their proyects, but they for sure bring back good interest, value, and happiness with their priceless work!. I love them🥰

[@lindaasselin5136]

Love this show. They seem to be so down to earth and love what they do. I have been following a lot of the HGTV other re-hab shows and found out from some of the people start a project and only show up only for shootings and actually do the work but have a crew who comes in to take over.

[@sjladuke75]

These women are smart, talented, have tenacity & are genuine, unlike many other renovation/rehab shows. Love these amazing women!

[@sandieyule1644]

I love Good Bones! I love their mission! They love their community and neighbors! They are great role models! Can't wait for new episodes!!!

[@sandyblackford5263]

I love this program and everything you’re doing for your city. I also like how everyone seems to get along and the humor& the comedy I could watch this all day thank you

[@ileana677]

Never stop this show is the only real flip show and we love all of them. I am 70 from Florida and great fan of all the shows of Great Bones.

[@ca7117]

I love this show and the two ginger ladies.❤️ This mother/daughter team is so inspiring! They are bosses and I’m sure they will get to work with whomever they want! They are very passionate about what they do!

[@vickihammond1399]

I love you two. :) Sitting here watching your first show for the season. Love you show. God Bless.

[@geraldinebowbia5176]

Love them. Just started watching them. Beautiful woman beautiful work 🙏❤️👍

[@JolovesDecor]

I was born and raised in Indiana. Spent 52 years of my life in Indiana. Only been away a year, and planning on moving back. I had to travel to Indy to go to IU Med. I loved this show. They’ve done a lot to revitalize the downtown.

[@copswife99]

So glad they are helping Indianapolis. We lived there for a while and I'm so glad they are helping this city out. We loved being there but it sure was going down hill.

[@JudyJudyJudy44]

Ditto! We lived downtown for 15 years and got out just in time. Everything's boarded up downtown due to rioting BLM... sad. Poor leadership.

[@lidiapolanco4784]

i really like how they together can do a good work.

[@kafrose1]

My father grew up in Indianapolis. He came to Utah and stayed, but we occasionally went to visit my grandparents. I started watching this show to see if there was anything familiar. Haven't seen anything yet, but love watching the show!

[@clarahurley3726]

Absolutely love this show, love that they repurpose things in the home . Good bones and Home town my favorite !!

[@joeyjohnson3667]

Suck it

[@elianadiaz6673]

Preciosas Madre y Hija , Soy de Chile y veo tu hermoso programa en mi País , también te cuento que vi la competencia estuviste muy bien la niña que gano la competencia fue por la piscina , siempre tu con tu humildad y ternura y en compañía de tu madre y hermanos ya llegaste muy lejos FELICITACIONES NIÑA HERMOSA Dios te bendiga a ti y familia y la dulzura de tu madre , mil besos

[@skidzrgreat03]

So glad to see Indy being restored! I’m in Noblesville and travel through the city and love seeing it restored!

[@marciabramson6194]

Eeekkk 😒 Lots of gross stuff. Never ever could do that type of very dangerous work. Often their profits are minimal. Menna is a very good designer though. Excellent making decisions. Mom is also good. She has lovely ideas. They are both fabulous trying to save $$$$.

[@judithmcbride4023]

I absolutely LOVE Good Bones!! It is by far the best show on HGTV! I home to visit Indy to see all the beautiful homes they’ve done! I’d also hope to possibly meet them! This dynamic duo put their heart and soul into Each home they build !! It is also obvious their love and pride in their work is their main goal!! GOD bless in All your future endeavors! You ROCK!!!👌👏❤️

[@railbaron9]

I hope Indys government is doing something to comp them, since they’re doing what the local government seems to have ignored. Like the show and best wishes to Karen and Mina.

[@colormedubious4747]

You do realize that they sell the houses AND get some coin from the show, right?

[@livelovelife32]

@@colormedubious4747 doesn't mean they're not doing some good. If they didn't get 'some coin' from all the work they put in they certainly couldn't continue what they're doing for very long. Do you believe it's actually possible for them to get very far doing it for free? They would eventually have ran through their savings and then reliant on handouts.

[@NGibbs-zb5kw]

I think Mina is the best orator of all HGTV shows.

[@samanthamcalmont477]

I love your show, and how family helps family. I dont see now, cuz i have a indoor antenna. Thank god for ion.lol ✌❤

[@sherrypage8666]

I don't miss an episode. Love their show.

[@judithshorey2137]

I absolutely love this show!! I would love to work with those ‘chicks’!

[@wildbill7081]

My wife and I live in the Philippines and really love these women and try to watch as much as possible...............I went to Indianapolis back in the mid 80 while in the US Army and actually loved that time except for the fact it was in January and sooooooooooooo cold

[@pinklady4772]

I'm surprised to learn they don't have any formal background in this. I was wondering what the daughter will do when her mom retired.

[@MicheleWalkerWebb]

YOU LADIES ROCK! We're behind you!

[@jaxturner6896]

I love both your mission! God bless all that you do! You go girls!!!

[@sebrenapickering8968]

I love watching them! I live in Laporte, Indiana and wish they would come here and rehab some of the beautiful old houses in downtown Laporte! But I understand them wanting to just stick with rehabbing their neighborhoods in Indy!

[@brittanylawless680]

Love this show. I live close to Indy and my sister and I took a trip to the fountain square neighborhood to see some of their houses and to go to some of the antique shops they love.

[@bethanarosa1623]

These women are amazing. The difference they have made in Indianapolis is remarkable. God bless them!!

[@krojas2091]

Excelentes energías, me encanta el programa muy positivo. :-)

[@shirleymortensen3166]

I watch Good Bones every week. You, ladies Mom and Daughter are the best and very entertaining 🌹🌹

[@quine9386]

Good bones family sorry for your loss my prayers go out to you and your husband’s family. Stay blessed🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@kathyanslow5986]

I’m sorry, what happened?

[@conniepatrick89]

What happened to your program on HGTV? It is my fav program along with Home Town. I hope you two are still going to have new programs soon.

[@marcusoglesby4217]

They always tear down garages and storage sheds but never rebuild them. Where do you put your lawn equipment?

[@carlenelagace4955]

Ambition says it all for these hard working ladies. They certainly are putting their hammer down to business, not their hair flipping. They have knowledge, they work hard , not just pose for the camera.

[@ArcaneWeasel]

The daughter is so disrespectful and demeaning to her mother, Karen that I can’t watch it.

[@crwlh6721]

I can't either. Mina is rude to everyone, not just the mother. I can't stand the sound of her voice always grating at the end of each sentence. I quit watching when Karen "retired" because she was the reason I watched the show. Mina is not someone I would want my kids to emulate, and is someone I would never associate with. I just can't stand her now ..

[@ArcaneWeasel]

CRW LH I totally agree with you

[@MsRan59]

I love these girls...and the team'...I miss this show'..... please bring it back!!

[@AlizeRocha]

I love Karen. She is so uplifting and always full of spirit! With multiple hats! And Mina's baby story is so touching. I'm glad God blessed her with 2 beautiful and healthy children l!

[@DIANEWEATHERFORD]

The best show ever! I usually end up learning something and having a good laugh along the way!

[@beedear9792]

I get the feeling that they seek enough profit to survive and make a good living and not let greed guide them. I applaud them for that.

[@ellec2935]

I love these two and love the show. It is one of my favorite shows on HGTV.

[@carlawolf8260]

Love the show .

[@carolinamoore7827]

💘 Love your show and your Mom. Your son is adorable. He's always smiling and looks happy. Of course you are gorgeous! Good luck 👍

[@elsacastillo9855]

Las restauradoras" my favorite show! 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@wylde678]

They truly had good bones. I remember the episode where they showed their x-rays. Good bones, gooood boonnneess

[@gerrimcgrath6878]

I love these two!!!!!!!

[@colleenwagner193]

I love this show !

[@deannalynn909]

This is WHY I love this show!!! I am sad to hear about Karen stepping back 😢 but, I think Mina and crew will be just fine!

[@kathleensaenz4717]

Amazing women! Good for you! Be blessed.

[@chrisstorer3377]

I am from Sri Lanka, this is one of my favourite programs on HGTV..

[@charlettea.p.kealoha8050]

Want to say Aloha from Honolulu Hawaii to Mom and daughter.

[@jenniferhollon1208]

Aloha also from Honolulu , Hawaii 🏝

[@tnandproud1918]

I do watch Good Bones and they do great work in Indy

[@tlc5317]

WOW delighted ... I was expecting sumthing about fakeness in the program

[@eddacadenaluna4706]

Mina y Karen son dos grandes mujeres!Estoy orgullosa de ellas!

[@1anastudent]

I live in Indianapolis and these 2 have successfully priced fountain Square out of the rest of the city. You can find houses for 100,000 less a few miles away

[@lisacrowley9585]

I love them, i am sad tho that karen is taking a step back , this show Rocks, and them together is what makes the show ,,,

[@NO1jkpg]

Love them. Best of thing, they are not all about the money either because they take down everything so that must cost them much more. I would date them both, if had the possibillity, haha

[@Whocares.........]

Glad you didn’t speak badly of them....Well done,thanks for that!

[@gibbiechirico5939]

I usto live in Indianapolis wow it was crazy. Still miss it.

[@jeanwilliams2350]

love, love the mother's laugh

[@joaned8664]

Karen just laughs at anything, she is so silly, don't watch because of her

[@caropapa]

I actually thought that Mina was a trained architect as she has a very good eye for design, quite frankly i would be happy to live in one of their rehabs as they call it, but unfortunately New Zealand is way too far away

[@capstar633]

Just WHERE they get their money to rehab these houses? They DON'T make any real money to do this.

[@zeenat484]

Hello, Mina and Karen both are working so hard but how they take minimum profit. You both have strong 💪 both. Being a lawyer Karen works Top and down to earth, she has beauty ethical artistic sense, Mina's plan layout very professional. Nice to see Mina's brother full of fun and handsome. Thanks. Zz watching from Canada 🇨🇦

[@franciscomeza9193]

Me encata como trabajan me gustaria aser uns bicita alguna de sus reformas ya que soy un oficial de contruccion me encanta el programa

[@margenn3889]

I think they do an amazing job.

[@annamcfadden5485]

Love the show

[@lisaw7633]

I adore Karen she makes the show and will miss seeing her. I love her style and that she has tattoos 💜

[@jeannettehunter5116]

you're right shoot Karen really does make the show but Nina wants to be in charge of everything and since she's stepping back Kevin is going to leave that show I guarantee you because Nina just wants to be everything about her and you didn't start the business but her mother is going to leave and I don't blame them I don't like to show anymoreNina should not be in control C control happy she wanted them people that that's controllable your mother started the show your mother started the business did you forget that

[@teanapacheco5106]

Love them and the show

[@anneking2231]

Love to watch, they are so real!

[@malkamusik]

Why rehab when they just get trashed again? People have zero respect.

[@michellesmile6882]

I love this show...I especially love demo day..The guys crack me up..😂

[@aliastreetman3930]

I’m 100 percent a fan of this show and I want to do the same to my area !

[@lisacooper8240]

love this show!

[@peggysellers9104]

I love their work

[@maryleeirwin6215]

Good Bones, Home Town and Island of Bryan are your best shows...BUT there a a lot of good shows. Sure wish we could see more of the Boise Boys..love them but never see them anymore....

[@rockmom62]

I'm watching the first season. I guess they were in a lime/yellow stage in the exterior of some of the houses. Yuck

[@stevefarms7494]

There shows are great I never missed a show I hope the show last for yrs to come

[@ileana677]

Your best show HGTV you have to help. Do something to what bring you audience.

[@katerinak9710]

Best show!! I love them

[@angeldetierra3855]

I love this show ♥♥♥!

[@tanyaldowell1950]

Great story

[@samuelkomar2510]

Show is Brutal!

[@wandadelacruz2486]

I’m about to purchase a 1900 Historic home in Wabash, Indiana that needs a little love. It would be awesome if they could bring it back to its original beauty

[@Hwoman1123]

very inspiring

[@elizabethb342]

I miss Boise Boyz. Those two have more talent than all of hgtv. Super fun to watch. Hgtv really screwed up ending that show. Every week it was a new and unique design. Most other hgtv shows do the same thinsbover and over.

[@mariestreeting9145]

He Mina, Love the show and young Jack is a real cutie. I know your niece is nicknamed Bean so how about a Tshirt for them both with a photo saying Jack and the Bean ..... Sorry, just my sense of humour ha ha Best wishes everyone.

[@kaskus7147]

I believe Karen was also in the military.