Erin and Ben Napier are back for a third season of Home Town doing what they do best: rehabbing and restoring the old, neglected and historic homes in their tiny hamlet of Laurel — and bringing loads of love to the process of making their own hometown the best place that it can be.

Toy and Cory Watts' budget was $300,000 and their wish list included plenty of space for their active kids, a first-rate kitchen and a spa-like bath and master suite. 

The Herndon House certainly met the Watts' requirements in terms of ample space, with four bedrooms and 3600 square feet. The single-owner home was built in 1979 and was listed at $210,000. The balcony and New Orleans style ironwork appealed to Cory and Toy, though the exterior was somewhat bland and the landscaping overgrown.

Erin's vision for upgrading the home exterior was more aesthetic than structural. Changes were not drastic and, except for cleaning up the landscaping, the home's basic profile was left as-is. The renovation did include painting the ironwork black for a dramatic contrast and reworking the trim in an eye-pleasing pale green. New, more elegant outdoor sconces add a nice visual focal point at the entrance.