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Own It with Angie Hicks

What Renovation TV Gets Wrong with Mina Starsiak Hawk

Sep 17, 2026 · 28m

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After a hundred houses and nine seasons of Good Bones , Mina Starsiak Hawk has one rule: assume the worst and budget accordingly. In this episode — the first Own It in-studio interview — Angie sits down with Mina to talk about what renovation really costs, why the inspection is the most underrated tool a buyer has, and the truth about contractors, bids, and lowest bids. Here's what we discuss with Mina: Why your renovation budget is wrong before you even start What a home inspection is really for — and why you should never skip it There's always a reason the lowest bid is the lowest bid What "good bones" actually means — and what to look for instead New construction vs. old homes: which one…