If there’s one thing HGTV’s “Rock the Block” keeps proving this season, it’s that nobody on this cast came to play it safe. And honestly? Mina Starsiak Hawk and Vernon Davis may have just delivered one of the most talked-about spaces of the season so far.
On Tuesday, May 12, the official HGTV account, Mina, and Vernon all shared a joint Instagram post featuring a full video tour of their RV garage makeover from Season 7, Episode 5, “Great Reasons To Be Mad,” which aired Monday night. The space immediately got fans talking online, and yep, the comments section basically turned into one giant celebration thread.
The duo’s garage transformation leaned fully into bold, multi-functional energy, and it seems like viewers were especially impressed by how creative the space felt compared to more traditional renovation choices. That reaction tracks, considering this season has pushed teams to think bigger, louder, and a little more outside-the-box than usual.
Fans Were Fully Ready to Hand Them the Win
The reaction online was overwhelmingly positive almost immediately after the video tour dropped. Fans flooded the comments with praise for both the design itself and the team’s chemistry throughout the competition, and honestly, it seems like viewers were especially impressed by how ambitious the space felt.
One fan commented, “Congratulations on the win! It was absolutely beautiful,” while another added, “I knew it! Well deserved win 👏🏻👏🏻!” The excitement didn’t really stop there either, because the comments section quickly turned into a running stream of people celebrating the reveal.
Some viewers focused on just how visually impressive the finished garage looked. One person wrote, “It was gorgeous,” while another simply said, “This is fire 🔥.” Short? Yep. Effective? Also yep.
Others seemed especially obsessed with how functional the space turned out to be. “Gym of our DREAMS,” one fan commented, which honestly feels like one of the biggest compliments you can get for a renovation like this. Another viewer called it “The most creative use of space… maybe ever?!?!🔥🙌🏼😍.” And let’s be real, that’s the kind of reaction every team probably hopes for on this show.
The support for Mina and Vernon as a team was just as strong as the praise for the design itself. One fan wrote, “Love, love, love this! You guys did awesome every week!!!” while another celebrated the duo directly by saying, “Yeah Mina and Vernon for the win 🙌”
With All the Positive ‘Rock the Block’ Reactions
HGTVWhat really stands out is how consistently positive the reactions have been. Reality competition fans are not exactly known for holding back their opinions online, so when a reveal gets this much excitement across the board, it usually means the space genuinely connected with viewers.
What makes the response even more interesting is that Mina has always been known for designs that mix comfort with practicality, while Vernon brings that competitive edge and larger-than-life confidence to the partnership. Together, they’ve created spaces this season that feel polished without losing personality. HGTV previously described their overall design style this season as “comfortably elegant,” which honestly feels like the perfect description for the way they’ve approached these homes.
The RV garage reveal also arrived during a season where “Rock the Block” has been experimenting with bigger concepts, celebrity partnerships, and more dramatic room transformations overall. Las Vegas already gives the season a naturally over-the-top vibe, and it seems like the teams have fully embraced that energy instead of pulling back from it.
Week 6 is About To Take The Competition Outside
As excited as fans are about the RV garage reveal, the competition is definitely not slowing down yet.
The next episode of “Rock the Block” airs Monday, May 18, 2026 at 9:00pm ET on HGTV, and this time the teams are heading outdoors for backyard renovations.
The episode, titled “Sometimes Size Matters,” will focus on transforming the homes’ exterior spaces into full Vegas-inspired backyard escapes, according to TVDB.
The synopsis teases:
“Teams kick off Week Six by heading outside to renovate their backyards. With a spin of the roulette wheel, each wins a swimming pool to create their own Vegas oasis. Former NFL great Danny Amendola arrives to determine who made the right moves.”
Honestly, adding pools into the mix feels very on-brand for this season. Nothing about these homes has been subtle so far, and a Vegas oasis challenge sounds like the exact kind of chaos this show thrives on.
It also seems like the outdoor challenge could seriously shake up the standings. Interior renovations are one thing, but backyard spaces can completely change a property’s overall value; especially in a competition built around appraisals and resale appeal.
For now though, Mina and Vernon are clearly riding a major wave of fan support after the RV garage reveal. And based on the reaction online, HGTV viewers are more than ready to see what they pull off next.
