Home Town:
First Time's the Charm
52 Photos
New Gallery! Ben and Erin Napier help out Laurel native and friend Jemarcus Ross with the purchase and renovation of his first house — fashioning a custom starter home with charm and midcentury elements that reflect the homeowner's taste for modern and industrial styles. Take the Photo Tour
HGTV to Expand Home Town Into Multi-Series Franchise
Home Town's Ben and Erin Napier expand their horizons beyond their hometown of Laurel, MS — with a new series Home Town Kickstart — bringing their unique brand of historic renovations and restoration to small towns and communities across the U.S.
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Home Town:
The Colors of Hope
41 Photos
In a special project that enhances a neighborhood while giving back to a community, Ben and Erin help Laurel natives restore a '30s-vintage bungalow. Once renovated, the home will serve as temporary housing for women transitioning out of rehab — thereby helping to provide both shelter and a new start for people needing help. Take the Photo Tour
From the Big Apple to the Little Catfish 46 Photos
Ben and Erin help a surgeon and his wife, moving back to Laurel from New York City, design an amazing family home while paying homage to the historic property's original classic elements as well as its offbeat period charm. Take the Photo Tour
Home Town:
Cabin Song
45 Photos
Erin and Ben help a Laurel native, now a musician and grammy-nominated producer in Nashville, restore a cherished but deteriorating cabin that belonged to his father. Take the Photo Tour
A New Beginning and a Classic Mansion Reborn 37 Photos
Erin and Ben help a long-time friend with a special personal connection craft the perfect home for her new family and the start of a new life adventure. Along the way, a spacious but aging stately home gets a new lease on life.
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Tonight! Home Town Season Premiere!
In Home Town's heartwarming season 5 opener, Ben and Erin help a long-time friend craft the perfect home for a new family and the beginning of a new life adventure. Stay tuned for the full photo tour — coming your way soon!
Ben & Erin Announce Location of Their New Series Home Town Takeover
Get ready for your closeup, Wetumpka, AL. Home Town's Ern and Ben Napier just announced that they'll be shooting their new renovation show in the quaint Southern city as part of a hugely ambitious project — to take over and make over an entire small town. Read the Article
Home Town's Greatest Porches 25 Photos
Home Town is quintessentially Southern — and there's essentially nothing more Southern than a classic porch. Here's a collection of some of Erin and Ben's finest porch creations & transformations.
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The Littlest House in Laurel 44 Photos
Erin and Ben remake a long-vacant property to create a country cottage that, though small, is a welcoming retreat with built-in history and family connections.
See the Before-and-Afters
A 'Home Town' Exclusive Digital Series: ERIN'spired
Erin Napier gets some well-deserved spotlight in a special short-form digital series that focuses in detail on her designs and inspiration. New episodes of this HGTV exclusive series accompany the new season of Home Town. It's not just inspired by, it's Erin'spired.
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New and Notable
Home Town: First Home Charmer 52 Photos
Ben and Erin create a custom starter home with charm, style and midcentury elements for a friend and Laurel native taking the plunge to purchase his first home.
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Season 5 Galleries
A New Beginning & a Mansion Reborn 37 Photos
Erin and Ben help a long-time friend with a special personal connection craft the perfect home for her new family and the start of a new life adventure. Take the Photo Tour
The Colors of Hope 41 Photos
In a special project that enhances a neighborhood while giving back to a community, Ben and Erin help Laurel natives Mike and Lisa restore a '30s-vintage bungalow. Take the Photo Tour
Home Town: Cabin Song 45 Photos
Erin and Ben help a Laurel native, now a musician and producer in Nashville, restore a cherished but deteriorating cabin that had belonged to his father.
Take the Photo Tour
From the Big Apple to the Little Catfish 46 Photos
Ben and Erin help a surgeon and his wife, moving back to Laurel from NYC, design an amazing family home while paying homage to the home's classic elements and offbeat period charm. Take the Photo Tour
Stream What You Love
Season Five Is Here
It's On! Home Town heroes Ben and Erin Napier are back for a fifth season of HGTV's hit series with 16 all-new episodes. And that's just for starters.
Erin Is an Early Adopter of the Grandmillennial Trend
She's the queen of historically accurate renovations and vintage finds, but did you know there's a whole movement around her design style? Read the Article
Erin Napier: Queen of the New 'Grandmillennial Style' 20 Photos
Move over, minimalism. There’s a “new” design style favored by millennials and Erin Napier happens to reflect it perfectly.
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18 Upcycling Projects We Love From Home Town 23 Photos
Ben and Erin stretch budgets — and our imaginations — with their seriously inspiring repurposed renovations. See the Gallery
20 Incredible Curb Appeal Makeovers From Home Town 45 Photos
Take a cue from the masters of inviting exteriors, Ben and Erin Napier.
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Season 4 Photo Galleries
Laurel, MS by Way of LA 55 Photos
A Hollywood actor and his wife purchase a run-down Craftsman and restore it with help from Erin and Ben — rescuing a deserving property while helping to anchor the revitalization of a neighborhood. See the Gallery
The Littlest House in Laurel 44 Photos
Erin and Ben remake a long-vacant and crumbling property to create a country cottage that, though small, is a welcoming home with built-in family connections and history.
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A Southern Dream in Shades of Blue 52 Photos
In a project of ambitious scale,the Napiers help a couple re-imagine a family home they won't soon outgrow — creating bright and upbeat interiors and a stellar kitchen in a palette of vivid blues. Take the Photo Tour
Home Town: Gone Coastal 60 Photos
Erin and Ben help Laurel newcomers Mike and Gwen transform a plain, post-WWII brick home, giving it a distinctive and vibrant new look, a coastal color theme, a beach-cottage vibe and a genuinely unique water feature.
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The Church House 50 Photos
Ben and Erin help a local minister and his wife reimagine and reinvent their current home, transforming it to better accommodate their large family while incorporating some novel as well as classic stylistic elements.
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Saving Jena's Childhood Home 71 Photos
The Napiers face one of their bigger challenges, resurrecting a young student's family home in a Laurel neighborhood that was ravaged by hurricane Katrina. The result is a creatively reimagined cottage with an artistic vibe and Scandinavian inspired touches. See the Gallery
Inspired by the Sea 45 Photos
Ben and Erin run into unexpected challenges renovating a home for a Laurel schoolteacher, but eventually are able to pull together a dazzling transformation with bright, beachy themes and coastal motifs that draw on their client’s love of the ocean.
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The Sky's the Limit 53 Photos
In a deoartyre from their usual frugal approach, Ben and Erin are thrilled when a Laurel newcomer enlists their help to create an ideal home on a budget that's essentially unlimited. The result is a grand residence blending Spanish Colonial influences with a few modern industrial surprises. See the Gallery
A Home Away From Home 39 Photos
A couple wants a vacation home in Laurel that's big enough to entertain — but easy and manageable to maintain. Ben and Erin help them restore a 1920s-vintage cottage to create the perfect small-town getaway with a fabulous kitchen. See the Gallery
A Bachelor's Paradise 52 Photos
A well-travelled bachelor, and long-time friend of Ben and Erin, is coming home to Laurel where his family has lived for five generations. The Napiers help the returning Laurelite restore a 1920s-vintage cottage to create the picture-perfect bachelor's retreat. See the Gallery
Season 4 Video Highlights
Testing the Porch
More from Home Town
Buy Your Favorite Decor From 'Home Town'
Love something you saw on season four of Home Town? Erin and Ben Napier have you covered with the brand new collections in their shop, Laurel Mercantile, cleverly curated by episode. Buy Now
A Magical and Elegant Nursery for Baby Helen Napier
When the time came to fashion a nursery for Baby Helen Napier, it's no surprise that Erin thought carefully and deeply about every single detail. Check Out the Napier Nursery
Home Town News
Erin'spired Series 2 Is Available Now
In the latest installments of Home Town's digital companion series Erin'spired, Erin offers insider insights on the designs seen in season four of Home Town. For fans of Erin as a designer, these are extras you won’t see on TV.
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Two Exclusive Digital Video Series
Erin'spired 25 Videos
Take a peek behind the curtain with Erin's design process as she and her team envision new possibilities for the homes featured in Home Town. New installments added weekly.
Talkin' Shop 6 Videos
Talkin' Shop features Home Town’s Ben Napier and HGTV’s Jason Pickens in a digital series that brings comic relief to the wood shop – as well as practical woodworking and DIY tips.
'Home Town' Featured Videos
Home Town Recap - Bachelor's Paradise
Season 3 Videos
Season 3 Galleries
An Eclectic Stunner Fit for an Artist 20 Photos
Erin and Ben turn an old Craftsman with no personality into the perfect eclectic, cozy home for an artist and her son.
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A Traditional Charmer Ready to Entertain 20 Photos
Erin and Ben give a colonial-style house some serious love and created the perfect home for a young couple.
See the Before-and-Afters
A Bright, Elegant Cottage and a Long-Awaited Homecoming 75 Photos
Ben and Erin help a former Laurel resident convert a '50s-vintage house with dated kitchen into an open and airy retreat that’s the perfect place to come home to.
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A Craftsman Cottage for Canadian Expats 64 Photos
Erin and Ben help a couple ready to move south (way south) update a neglected vintage home while resurrecting its Arts and Crafts roots.
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A Forever Home and a Fine Southern Porch 53 Photos
The Napiers help a couple create a traditional Southern home – with a great front porch and casually comfortable features – in one of Laurel's oldest houses. Take the Photo Tour
Lots of Space and Some Spanish Flair 48 Photos
Erin and Ben help family of five fashion a newly upgraded home with a comfortable vibe and New Orleans-style Spanish touches.
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Country Life & Room to Grow 37 Photos
An artist and his wife enlist Ben and Erin to help find a home with character and space for raising a family. The result is a stylish update on a country farmhouse. See the Gallery
A House Too Big To Move?
Ben and Erin may have bitten off more than they can chew in a project for a client who wants to move then renovate her historic family home. Sometimes it’s a good idea to have a ‘Plan B’. Find Out More
Home Town Season 2
Season 2 Premiere
(And Other News)
Heads up, Home Town fans. Season 2 is in full swing with new episodes every Monday. Plus, maybe you've heard, there are some other announcements of note, too.
Catch a Sneak Peek 6 Videos
Home Town returns in second season filled with more imaginative renovations and vintage Southern charm. And there are some revelations in store.
The Newest Napier
Erin Napier Delivers Beautiful Baby Helen
Ben and Erin welcomed their first child just a week before the kickoff of Home TownSeason 2! Read the details from Erin, here.
From Dad to Daughter: Ben's Sweet Playlist for Baby Helen
Hear how Home Town stars Ben and Erin Napier welcomed their baby girl home with music. (Get the tissues ready.)
Exclusive Home Town Videos
Get to Know Laurel, MS 2 Videos
Get a personal tour of downtown Laurel with Ben and Erin as your guides. Plus tour the Napiers' Laurel Mercantile Co. Watch Now
Dining Southern Style w/Ben and Erin 2 Videos
Food faves (and not-so-faves) from Ben and Erin. Plus Ben's step-by-step guide to the perfect grilled cheese. Hungry Yet?
Getting Personal w/Erin + Ben 5 Videos
Who's more romantic? Who's messier? Who snores the loudest? Find out in these web-exclusive Q&A videos. Watch Now
Get to Know the Napiers 15 Videos
Ben and Erin Napier love small towns and old homes, and they're all about "restoring" rather than "replacing". Find out what they're all about in these video spotlights. Watch Now
Our Favorite Moments from Season 1
Here's a roundup of some of what made Season 1 of Home Town so great. Bonus: A sneak peek at the critters, heavenly hardwoods and babies on the way in Season 2. Read the Article
Home Town Season 1 Photo Galleries
A 1920s Craftsman for a Nashville Songwriter 57 Photos
Erin and Ben help singer-songwriter Amber Hayes update a vintage home, creating a vibrant, bohemian vibe, an amazing spa bath and something special in the backyard.
Take the Full Photo Tour
Read More On Our Blog
Read the Homeowner Profile: Amber Hayes
Midcentury Modern in a 'Home Town' Setting 67 Photos
Erin and Ben help a returning resident transition from big-city lights to small-town living. And a 1955 bungalow is brought back from disrepair and given a fresh, vibrant look.
Take the Full Photo Tour
Read More On Our Blog
Homeower Profile: The Walker Family
A Touch of Provence in Southern Mississippi 49 Photos
Erin and Ben welcome a new family to town and help them transform a drab box of a house into a home with loads of charm and a European soul.
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Homeowner Profile: Linda and Scott
From Nashville to Mississippi:
A 'Home Town' Homecoming
33 Photos
Ben and Erin help a couple of newlyweds, returning home after living in Nashville, bring the charm and sparkle back to a 1913 Craftsman.
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Cottage Charm for Two Empty-Nesters 26 Photos
Erin and Ben create a quaint and colorful home, restoring an 1901 cottage-style house for a couple returning to small-town life.
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Read the Homeowner Profile: Kenya and Coy
A Historic Home & History in the Making 33 Photos
Erin and Ben have their work cut out for them renovating a dilapidated home built in 1900 for an architectural designer and his fiancé moving back to Mississippi from New York.
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Read the Homeowner Profile: Bill and Jody
From Loft Living to a 'Home Town' Home 40 Photos
Erin and Ben help friends Dawn and Michael transition from downtown living to a family-friendly neighborhood home with a pro-style kitchen and a great outdoor space.
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Read the Homeowner Profile: Dawn & Michael
Porch Dreams for a Returning Artist 27 Photos
Ben and Erin help an artist with a penchant for front porches find and create a picture-perfect home.
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Read About It on Our Blog
Read the Homeowner Profile
A House With a History 27 Photos
Ben and Erin help a young couple with a love of old homes revitalize the charm in a neglected gem built in 1910. The home has an interesting history that dates to World War II.
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Read the Homeowner Profile
A Craftsman Charmer and
a Small Town to Call Home
37 Photos
The Napiers help a military family with three kids transition to small-town life, renovating a 1917 Craftsman cottage to create a family friendly home.
Take the Full Photo Tour
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Read the Homeowner Profile
Thoughtful Renovations
in a Small Southern City
33 Photos
Meet Ben and Erin Napier — a couple of good southerners who are passionate about restoring classic old homes, and devoted to their tiny hometown of Laurel, Mississippi.
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Read About Ben and Erin on Our Blog
Erin Napier's Home Town Color Palette 9 Photos
Check out Erin's favorite go-to colors -- as seen in this season's Home Town projects, and as featured in HGTV's latest "Color Vs. Color" design showcase.
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See Episode GuideA Quiet Place to Call Home
After renting his whole life, a local pastor is ready to settle down in a house that will give him enough space for his cooking and gardening hobbies. Ben and Erin show him two options -- The Lindsey House shows a lot of potential with its charming, brick exterior and spacious kitchen, but the low-priced McRae House gives them a lot of room for imagination. Ben and Erin give the house a Creole cottage makeover, adding bright colors and a cozy study as well as a spectacular chef's kitchen and a custom-built gardening bench.
Move It or Lose It?
Robyn and Cassidy want to move Robyn's great-grandmother's house to a new plot of land, but Ben and Erin are skeptical that the home could survive the move. With a budget of $100,000, Ben and Erin transform a cozy cottage in town into a dream home to present the couple with a safer option.
Wraparound Porch
In preparation for future grandchildren, a couple is looking for a big, historic home with a wraparound porch and shower room. Ben and Erin face annoying plumbing reroutes and termite damage to turn a problem-filled property into their dream home.
Thanks for the Memories
With their daughters leaving the nest, a couple must decide between renovating their high-maintenance home or moving into a clean slate. Ben and Erin aim to mark everything off their wish list and save Laurel's first family of hospitality's reputation.
Wraparound Porch
In preparation for future grandchildren, a couple is looking for a big, historic home with a wraparound porch and shower room. Ben and Erin face annoying plumbing reroutes and termite damage to turn a problem-filled property into their dream home.
Thanks for the Memories
With their daughters leaving the nest, a couple must decide between renovating their high-maintenance home or moving into a clean slate. Ben and Erin aim to mark everything off their wish list and save Laurel's first family of hospitality's reputation.
A New Beginning
A photographer and close friend of the Napier's is looking for a traditional home with a touch of modern style. After deciding on a classic mansion in need of a complete makeover, Ben and Erin transform the tired house into a show-stopping home.
Grand Millennial
A woman from one of Laurel's biggest families is looking to regrow her roots in a home with lots of acreage. Whichever property she chooses, Erin is eager to flex her "Grand Millennial" design that brings a fresh take on a traditional "grandma" style.
Pumped About Laurel
A couple loves Laurel so much, they've decided to buy a vacation home there. Now, Ben and Erin are set to find a place big enough for their family of six (and counting) that shows off their traditional style and has plenty of space for hanging out.
Woodland Wonderland
A couple trading in Oregon's cold weather for Laurel's humid climate is looking for a house with nature-inspired whimsy and historic Southern charm. Ben and Erin rise to the challenge of creating a storybook-style home that's truly one of a kind.
First Time's the Charm
One of the kids that Ben advised as a youth minister is all grown up and working as a mentor for the next generation. Now, this athlete is ready to buy his first home, and Ben and Erin have $150,000 to find one that fits into his industrial/modern style.
Colorful Custom Cottage
A local restaurant owner and grandmother chooses a cottage that Ben and Erin inject with her shining personality, adding unique touches like a custom-built rolling island in the kitchen and a handmade raised garden bed.
A Little Rough, A Little Refined
Caroline and her husband, Corey, are moving home to follow her dream of opening a men's store. With a budget of $150,000, they're hoping to find a house that matches their authentic, early-century style and has an office worthy of their new business. Ben and Erin Napier show them two houses, and after the couple makes a choice, they use some unique solutions to open up the space and embrace its authentic style. The stunning transformation includes an office reminiscent of an old English library, a hand-cut brick backsplash and a piece of art from the home's history.
Home Away From Home
A couple wants a vacation home that's big enough to entertain but manageable to maintain. After showing them a 1920s cottage and a 1912 Craftsman, Ben and Erin create the perfect getaway for them with a large chef's kitchen.
Can This House Be Saved?
When she turned 18, a young woman inherited her family home that had been sitting abandoned for years. Now 21, she comes to Ben and Erin to see if the house can be saved with her $120,000 budget or if her money is better spent on another property.
Fire and Water
A couple is looking for a house where they can entertain friends in a walkable neighborhood. Ben and Erin give their pick a complete facelift by adding a coastal color scheme, built-in banquet and a back patio that's perfect for entertaining.
A Southern Dream
A woman inherits her mom's house after she passes away, but it's far too small for her growing family. Ben and Erin come up with an ambitious plan to double the size of the house, adding a master suite and two additional bedrooms upstairs.
Closer to Mom
A New Orleans couple is looking for a vacation home in Laurel to be closer to her mom, and their ideal house needs space for hosting crawfish boils. Ben and Erin transform a dated home into a modern oasis complete with two kitchens and a spectacular pool.
A Laurel Hug
A woman is moving back to Laurel to be close to family after the sudden passing of her husband. Ben and Erin thoughtfully bring their design to life and create a gorgeous, sun-filled home as a soft landing to help get her through this difficult time.
Grand Style
A woman moving back to Laurel after being away for years wants a place big enough to accommodate her parents, kids and grandkids if they visit all at once. Erin can't wait to deliver on her ideal design plan: blue and white in the French provincial style.
Clean Lines, Open Spaces
After living in temporary situations after a tornado destroyed his house, a man is ready to find a home with clean lines and open spaces. Ben and Erin give his new place a complete facelift, creating an awesome midcentury modern home with a cozy study.
Color Psychology
A couple who runs a non-profit is investing in a property that provides transitional housing for women recovering from difficulties. Ben and Erin get scrappy and turn a neglected building into an uplifting oasis where new beginnings can flourish.
Sweet Tea Dreams
A couple of tea farmers want to turn their historic, sixth-generation farmhouse into an event space. Ben and Erin take on the challenge of renovating this century-old residence into an indoor/outdoor party venue that will welcome people from all over.
A House for Mom and Dad
A couple is looking to set her parents and grandmother up in style with a newly renovated home in Laurel. Ben and Erin will have to find a property where they can design a perfect porch for Dad, a heavenly bathroom for Mom and a private suite for Grandma.
First Time's the Charm
One of the kids that Ben advised as a youth minister is all grown up and working as a mentor for the next generation. Now, this athlete is ready to buy his first home, and Ben and Erin have $150,000 to find one that fits into his industrial/modern style.
Design for Living
An interior designer wants to buy a starter home in Laurel, and Ben and Erin are up for the challenge. Whether she picks the quaint cottage or the former rental, Erin is excited to flex her design muscles with a boho/mid-modern style her colleague loves.
