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Ben Napier Bio
Ben and Erin Napier, stars of HGTV’s Home Town, live and restore homes in the small town of Laurel, Mississippi. Ben, a woodworker, author and entrepreneur with a degree in history, embraces a passion for preserving and renovating historic homes. In the couple's series, home-buying families benefit from Erin’s design savvy and her imaginative house-portraits as well as Ben's construction expertise, woodworking skills and custom renovations that frequently incorporate local and reclaimed materials. The HGTV hit has also inspired several spinoffs, including Home Town Takeover and Home Town Kickstart. Ben is the past president of Laurel’s Main Street America chapter, dedicated to promoting the rebirth of their historic downtown district. When Ben and Erin aren’t renovating homes for new residents, the couple keeps themselves busy with their two daughters, Helen and Mae — and with operating Laurel Mercantile, a shop in downtown Laurel that specializes in heirloom wares and durable goods made in the United States. Ben also runs Scotsman Co., his woodshop where he builds fine furnishings and wood products using reclaimed materials. Erin and Ben recently expanded their operation to include a factory producing cutting boards and countertops in order to boost the local economy.
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From college days to raising families in Laurel, Mississippi, their connection has only grown stronger over the years.
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The new series premieres on May 10. Here's everything you need to know.
Ben and Erin Napier Celebrate 10 Years of 'Home Town' Jan 23, 2026
It's been a decade of our favorite Laurel, Mississippi, locals. Let's take a look back at their HGTV journey.
Watch a Sneak Peek: Ben and Erin Napier in Season 10 of 'Home Town' Dec 3, 2025
HGTV is kicking off 2026 the right way. Learn more about the new season of 'Home Town' airing in January.
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HGTV Stars Love White Oak Right Now, Here's 11 Reasons Why 12 Photos
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The Best HGTV Moments on 'The Jennifer Hudson Show' You May Have Missed Jun 3, 2025
Catch up on some memorable interview clips from HGTV hosts like Ty Pennington and Tarek El Moussa … and find out which Property Br …
Step Inside the Downtown Transformation From ‘Home Town Takeover’ Season 3 14 Photos
Ben and Erin Napier revitalize a struggling downtown in Sebring, Florida. Don’t miss the incredible transformation.
Ben and Erin’s Biggest Renovation of 'Home Town' Season 8 Is a Schoolhouse 8 Photos
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The Home Town star has taken up film photography — and now he's opening up about his journey with HGTV.
Erin Napier Shares Her Favorite Behind-the-Scenes Details from Season 7 of 'Home Town' 19 Photos
Home Town is full of heartwarming stories, personal connections and a lot of firsts for Ben and Erin. We'll take you inside the re …
15 Sweet Nursery Designs from HGTV Stars 16 Photos
HGTV stars know how to decorate nurseries that are baby-proof and designer-approved.
Everything You Need to Know About Osprey, Erin and Ben Napier's Nonprofit Mar 8, 2024
It's all about creating social media-free communities that allow kids to be kids.
Watch a Sneak Peek: Ben and Erin Napier Take Their 'Home Town Takeover' Talents to Florida Feb 23, 2024
Home Town Takeover Season 3 premieres in March. We have all the details.
Erin and Ben Napier Open Up About Filming the 100th Episode of 'Home Town' Feb 2, 2024
The home-renovation power couple, based in Laurel, Mississippi, never imagined the show would make it to this milestone.
A Timeline of Erin and Ben Napier's 'Love Week' 17 Photos
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These Special Moments From 'Home Town' Through the Years Will Make You Smile 23 Photos
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15 Pet-Friendly Home Design Ideas From HGTV Stars 16 Photos
From special doggie spas to kitty jungle gyms, our pets deserve the best — without sacrificing good looks. Here's how to pull it o …
'Home Town Takeover': Where Are They Now? Dec 12, 2023
HGTV revisits the now-thriving small town of Wetumpka, Alabama, in a special follow-up to the hit Home Town spinoff, Home Town Tak …
'Home Town' Update: HGTV Announces Season 8 and More Sep 13, 2023
HGTV's Home Town series has been renewed for a Season 8. We have all the details and the latest on hosts Ben and Erin Napier.
30 Stunning Kitchen Designs From Your Favorite HGTV Stars 31 Photos
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Erin Napier's Cost-Effective Kitchen Countertop Trick is So Clever Jul 17, 2023
The soapstone-look countertops are the cherry on top of her English countryside-inspired kitchen design.
Ben and Erin Napier's 1930s Farmhouse Transports Us to the English Countryside 18 Photos
Tour the HGTV power couple's most personal Home Town project yet — their English Country-inspired Mississippi farmhouse.
The Most Beautiful Spaces From 'Home Town Takeover' Season 2 32 Photos
Erin and Ben Napier, alongside Dave and Jenny Marrs and a bevy of other HGTV stars, transformed the small town of Fort Morgan, Col …
Erin and Ben Napier's Best Kitchen Designs 24 Photos
Take a tour of our favorite kitchen remodels from Home Town. Custom cabinetry, backsplashes, reclaimed fixtures and one-of-a-kind …
Stop What You're Doing: Erin & Ben Napier Just Launched a New Peel-and-Stick Wallpaper Collection Mar 29, 2023
The HGTV Home Town dream team debuted a new peel-and-stick wallpaper collection with York Wallcoverings.
Erin and Ben Napier’s Very Best Bedroom Designs 31 Photos
With washes of delicate color, handcrafted furniture and cozy linens, the bedrooms Erin and Ben Napier create on Home Town are pic …
Why We Love Ben
Well, becauses he's perfectly lovable. We suspect you'll agree.
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