Hey there, fans of Good Bones! HGTV personality Karen E. Laine is back and bringing even more excitement to the table. After stepping away briefly from Instagram, she's returned with some big news. Karen and her daughter, Mina Starsiak Hawk, are set to renovate homes once again in the upcoming season of Good Bones.
Karen E. Laine’s New Adventure: A Wilmington Beach Bungalow
On July 17, HGTV announced that Karen will embark on a new journey in Wilmington, North Carolina. This time, she's taking a bold step by investing her retirement savings into a bungalow that needs more work than anticipated. But hey, that’s what makes it exciting, right? According to the press release, Karen will transform this old house into a vibrant beachy oasis, showcasing her signature style and flair.
Season 8 Was Just the Beginning
For the past year, Karen has been teasing her fans with glimpses of her new Wilmington home on social media. Many thought that season 8 of Good Bones would be her last, but Karen hinted otherwise. Now, we get to see her take on renovations of a 120-year-old beach bungalow. From the sounds of it, this project will have its fair share of challenges, including unpredictable weather that could derail the entire build mid-process. Talk about drama!
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Karen took a little break from Instagram in May but made her grand return on July 15. Her fans were thrilled to see her back, flooding her comments with messages of excitement. One fan wrote, "Hope all is well Karen! Miss your posts with all your crafty things!!" Another chimed in, "Hi Karen so good to see you posting on Instagram. I really miss 2 Chicks. Hope everyone is doing well."
First Look at Karen’s Garden

On July 17, Karen posted a picture of her lush garden, complete with her adorable "garden helpers." Fans were thrilled to learn about her return to TV with her Wilmington renovation. One commenter wrote, "Looking forward to your new show!"
Back in April, Karen gave her followers a sneak peek into her renovation progress. In a captioned photo of one of the rooms, she joked about the never-ending construction process and the difficulties of finding the perfect lighting. "When all the construction is supposed to be done, but it’s not, of course, it never is," she wrote. Despite the chaos, she managed to find a stunning floor lamp that perfectly complemented the room. She praised the helpful staff at Capital City Electric Supply in Wilmington for their assistance.
Will Karen Come Back to TV?
One follower asked Karen, "Karen my husband and I miss you on TV so much ever think about coming back?" Karen replied, "All the time, someone just has to ask me." In the previous month, she shared a snapshot of her "camping" experience in her new home. "No water yet, one functioning outlet," she joked, teasing her followers about the ongoing renovations. "Can’t wait to show you!"
Get Ready for the Premiere
The new season of Good Bones is set to premiere on Wednesday, August 14, at 9 p.m. ET on HGTV. Don’t miss it as Karen and Mina bring their unique charm and expertise to the world of home renovations once again.


