Good Bones

About Good Bones

"Good Bones" is a captivating reality TV series that premiered in 2015 on HGTV. The show revolves around the mother-daughter duo of Karen Laine and Mina Starsiak Hawk, who operate a home renovation business in Indianapolis, Indiana. With a shared passion for revitalizing their city, they focus on rehabilitating dilapidated properties in various neighborhoods to breathe new life into them.

Making / Production

The show is a production of High Noon Entertainment. Karen and Mina are not only stars of the show but also the driving force behind the renovations. They explore every property extensively, envisioning its potential before getting their hands dirty in the actual construction and sophisticated design work.

Actors

• Karen E Laine: As herself, the mother part of the duo. She brings her past experience as a lawyer and her creative instinct to the table, often focusing on unique, artistic elements that can be added to each home.
• Mina Starsiak Hawk: Plays herself, the daughter in team. Mina provides a balance with her more pragmatic and methodical approach towards construction and remodeling, ensuring each project stays on track.
• Tad Starsiak: Mina's younger half-brother, Tad serves as project manager on many of the renovations and is known for his offbeat sense of humor.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show is set in Indianapolis, Indiana, Karen and Mina's hometown.
• Before the TV show, Karen and Mina had been flipping houses for almost 10 years.
• Both Karen and Mina have no formal education in construction or design. They are self-taught.

Quotes

• "We're taking the worst house on the block and making it the best." - Mina Starsiak.
• "There is always a way to save something." - Karen E Laine.

Music, Soundtrack

• The theme music of the show, keeping up with the DIY, lively, and warm spirit of the show, has become quite familiar among its fans. The majority of the music throughout the episodes is uplifting and often features acoustic and indie pop tracks.