Summary
HGTVis not usually known for interpersonal drama or conflict.
Firstly, the show centered around two women who owned a company and worked in a strictly male-dominated industry.
Their employees were mainly men from their families, employed and paid by the ladies.
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The two always appeared to have a close-knit relationship as they juggled their business and the show simultaneously.
In August 2023,Starsiak Hawkannounced on her podcastMina AFthat theeighth installment ofGood Boneswould also be its last.
The series combines elements of renovation expertise, family collaboration, and the revitalization of local communities.
A reality TV series featuring the dynamic mother-daughter team of Karen E. Laine and Mina Starsiak Hawk, who specialize in revitalizing old homes in Indianapolis. The show documents their journey as they purchase dilapidated properties and meticulously renovate them into beautiful, functional living spaces. With a focus on craftsmanship and design, each episode presents the obstacles they overcome and the creative strategies they employ to breathe new life into neglected homes. The series combines elements of renovation expertise, family collaboration, and the revitalization of local communities.
Where Did The Troubles Begin?
Mina Starsiak and Karen Laine werent always asmiserable in each others companyas they later turned out to be.
The duo founded their home-flipping and renovating business,Two Chicks and a Hammer, back in 2007.
Many would say thats where the trouble began.
As the show gained popularity and the duos individualist working styles started clashing, things started going south.
Despite what the audience believes, Starsiak Hawk and Laines relationship has been strained from the very beginning.
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Being business partners and co-stars on a highly-rated show meant that the challenges would be harder to overcome.
Both women faced umpteen issues whilenavigating the bureaucracy of Indianapolis.
This inefficient and slow working speed eventually impacted Starsiak Hawk and Laines ability to get things done.
After all, thats the entire premise of this golden relationship.
Mina Starsiak Hawks need for control was perfectly balanced byKaren Laines laid-back approach.
This was highlighted by theGood Bonesinterior designer,Micheal MJ Coyle.
He appearedon an episode ofMina AFwhere a discussion ensued about the mother-daughter duos working styles.
Coyle mentioned that he had totally different relationships with them both.
She mentioned that all the financial responsibility of doing renovations on the show fell on her sole shoulders.
In the same episode, she mentioned, I pay the liability insurance…
I, as one single human, carry the weight of everything you see on TV."
These decisions eventually led toHawk having a harder time managing her businessand the show together.
What Does The Future Hold For The Starsiak-Laine Family?
Mina AFrevealed a lot about the relationship between theGood Bonesco-stars.
This distance between the two made itquite challenging for them to film the last season of the show.
Good Bonesis available to stream on Max in the U.S.
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