Why does Tad on Good Bones call his mom Karen?

Tad has a bit of an interesting backstory when it comes to who he calls mom. His birth mother tragically died when he was a young child. Therefore, because Tad and Mina are brother and sister, he bonded with Karen, who is basically his godmother, and she took him under her wing.

Is Karen TADS mom?

What's everything we know about Tad Starsiak? Although HGTV's Good Bones is primarily focused on delightful mother-daughter duo Karen Laine and Mina Starsiak, there's another fan favorite on the hit show: Mina's younger brother, Tad.

Is Karen TADS mom on Good Bones?

Tad is not a blood relative to Karen, however, he grew up closely with her. Tad reportedly lost his mother at a very young age and has considered Karen to be his 'another mom'. Karen is sort of Tad's godmother and the two share a budding relationship with one another.

How is Tad related to Karen on Good Bones?

Tad is Mina's half-brother. He and Mina share a father. After Tad's birth mother died, his godmother Karen took him under her wing. Since the whole bunch now work together at Two Chicks and a Hammer on Good Bones, they have continued to foster an incredible bond.

Is Tad Starsiak Karen's son?

Though Tad and Karen aren't blood-relatives, it's obvious to anyone who lays eyes on them that they're family. Tad's mom passed away when he was young, and he ended up living with Karen for a bit.

The Truth About Good Bones Star Karen Laine

What does Mina's dad do for a living?

Back then Karen and Mina explained that the HGTV star's father is Casey, an American board certified-orthopaedic surgeon. The surgeon received his osteopathic medicine degree from Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine and reportedly specializes in fracture care and sports injuries.

Is Cory related to Karen on Good Bones?

The stars of HGTV's "Good Bones" are undoubtedly mother-daughter duo and real-life business partners Karen Laine and Mina Starsiak-Hawk.

Does Mina's brother work on Good Bones?

Good Bones star Mina Starsiak's brother, Tad Starsiak, is a favorite among fans of the show, but many may not know much about the tattooed home revitalization specialist. When it comes to his role in the show, Tad is Project Manager at Two Chicks and a Hammer — the company behind all the renovations done on Good Bones.

What does Mina Hawks husband do for a living?

According to Steve's Instagram bio, he is an account executive with CoStar Group, a commercial property company. In his spare time, he is a successful competitive eater, which he has chronicled on his Instagram page. If you live in Indy and need a special cake made please hit up our girl at @moistcakeco.

Are Tad and Cory on Good Bones a couple?

Cory is currently not married, but he and his girlfriend, Shelby Lynn, seem like they may be ready to take the next big steps, according to fans. While Cory works on renovating houses, Shelby works at IU Health West Hospital as a nurse. It just so happens that Cory's mom, Cheryl, also works as a nurse.

How many times has Mina's dad been married?

But here are the basics: Karen married Mina's dad Casey, had three kids, and then they divorced. Casey married a woman named Cheryl, who had previously been married to Lenny.

Why is Karen on Good Bones using a cane?

Based on her latest social media posts, the presenter is doing fine so she might have had the cane because of a previous injury. In a Twitter post earlier this year, Karen revealed that she went through a check-up routine, though it's unclear if this has something to do with the cane she used in the past.

Does Tad from Good Bones have a girlfriend?

Tad is currently in a relationship with his girlfriend, Christina Eslinger, who is also in the real estate industry. He is also a father to an adorable dog named Sirius, who can be seen frequently on his social media accounts.

Is Jessica Mina's half sister?

"It's great having her as a teacher and as another mom." Information about Mina's half-sister, Jess, isn't that easy to come by. It's understood that Mina spent nine months looking after Jess's daughter, Julie, while she was sorting some things out in 2017.

How many times has Karen on Good Bones been married?

How many times has Karen been married? Although Karen and Roger are blissfully coupled up now, the former HGTV star has tied the knot three times prior. The outlet shares that Karen was first married to Casey Starsiak and they share three children together, including Mina.

Is Kelsey Karen's daughter Good Bones?

House-flipping reality show Good Bones focuses on the dynamic between mother-daughter duo Karen E. Laine and Mina Starsiak Hawk, but Karen has another daughter – Kelsy Spaeth. Although Karen and Mina are Good Bones' stars, there are still plenty of fascinating facts about Karen's younger daughter Kelsy.

Was Tad Starsiak a cheerleader?

Once he graduated high school, Thadeus went on to become a student athlete at IU lifting spirits as a member of the co-ed cheer squad. He excelled in cheer and became a cheer instructor for the well-known cheer company UCA (universal cheer association) for a year.

Is Mina's sister Jessica Karen's daughter?

Prior to becoming a mother herself, Mina Starsiak took in Julie, the then-2-year-old daughter of her youngest sister, Jessica.

Is Tad Mina's biological brother?

So, yes, Mina and Tad are biological siblings (technically half-siblings), and they do share a father.

Is Austin on Good Bones related to Karen?

Austin Ayens, however, is not part of that family. According to Pop Culture, Aynes is "one of the few members of the show not related to [Mina] Starsiak and [Karen] Laine." But he still used some family connections to get on the show.