HGTV Sets ‘Good Bones’ Series

By R. Thomas Umstead
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HGTV will launch a new series in March featuring the exploits of a mother/daughter home renovation duo.

The series, Good Bones, debuts March 22 and follows Karen Laine and Mina Starsiak as they buy homes in serious disrepair and transform them into remodels, according to network officials. In the premiere episode, the series stars tackle a dilapidated 600 sq. ft. one-bedroom home in the Barth neighborhood of Indianapolis that's infested with termites.

“Home renovation series are among HGTV’s strongest ratings drivers,” said Allison Page, general manager, HGTV and DIY Network. “As Karen and Mina take on drastic home renovation projects, their fun and fearless dynamic adds an entertaining dimension to the series.”

R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.