Ben and Erin Take Home Town on the Road In a New HGTV Series
HGTV is launching a nationwide call to find towns that could use some of the 'Home Town' touch. It's all part of an ambitious new series — Home Town Takeover. In this exciting new project, Erin and Ben will lead a team of renovation pros as they takeover and makeover an entire small town. Could your town be the next Home Town? Find Out How
See Erin and Ben's Gorgeous Nursery! 15 Photos
Looking for nursery design inspiration? You’re in luck! HGTV’s leading ladies, including Erin Napier, have recently welcomed children. Achieve a similar look in your nursery by shopping these products inspired by their designs.
A New 'Home Town' Exclusive Digital Series: ERIN'spired
Erin Napier gets some well-deserved spotlight in a new digital series that focuses in detail on her designs and inspiration. This digital series accompanies 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 News
Home Town Fans Who Want to Move to Laurel Are in Luck
Remember the Hurt house from Home Town season 2? The bungalow-style cottage that Ben and Erin renovated in season two just hit the market. Find Out More
Nursery Inspiration
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
Two Exclusive Digital Video Series
Erin'spired 10 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.
More Season 3 Videos
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Home Is Where the Art Is
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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New Gallery!
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.
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Season 3 Gallery
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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Season 3 Gallery
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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Season 3 Gallery
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
Season 3 Gallery
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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New Gallery!
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
One Really Big Reno
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
Ben & Erin are Back
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.
...And They Have Some Surprises
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
Welcome to the World, Baby Helen
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.
Sweet Soul Music
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?
New + Exclusive!
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
Meet the Hosts
Get to Know the Napiers 2 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
Looking Back, Looking Forward
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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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Read the Homeowner Profile
From the Series Pilot
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
Local Color
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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About the Show
About the Hosts
Erin Napier
All About Erin
Ben Napier
All About Ben
Episodes
See Episode GuideMove 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.
Sweet Home Laurel
A Laurel, MS, native is ready to plant roots in the place her family has called home for generations. With her all-in budget of $100,000, Erin and Ben create a beautiful transformation that includes a quaint home office and a master bedroom and bathroom fit for a queen.
Small Budget, Big Style
A local business owner is looking to buy a starter home within walking distance to town with character, has plenty of space for her dog and fits her thrifty all-in budget. Ben and Erin Napier narrow her search down to two homes -- one is on the historical Bush dairy farm with a sizable yard and lake view, the other is a well-kept cottage with great bones and a small yard. Once a decision is made, the duo creates a jaw-dropping transformation complete with a covet-worthy kitchen and a dreamy outdoor patio.
Putting Down Roots
After falling in love with the small-town energy and hospitality, a couple that was recently recruited by the local hospital looks for a place to live as they start their new jobs as doctors. They have an all-in budget of $200,000 and a wish list that includes a historic home and a place to entertain as they make new friends. Ben and Erin's dazzling makeover includes a new kitchen and a stunning open-concept entertainment space.
Putting Down Roots
After falling in love with the small-town energy and hospitality, a couple that was recently recruited by the local hospital looks for a place to live as they start their new jobs as doctors. They have an all-in budget of $200,000 and a wish list that includes a historic home and a place to entertain as they make new friends. Ben and Erin's dazzling makeover includes a new kitchen and a stunning open-concept entertainment space.
Small Town Life for a Growing Family
A Chicago woman moves her family from the big city to a small town in Mississippi. She's looking for a family-friendly house for her kids and future grandchild with room to entertain and a private oasis for herself. With a comfortable budget, Ben and Erin show her two homes: one with an unwelcoming exterior and an interior that's a bit dated, and another home that's smaller with very little character. Despite the limitations, Ben and Erin overcome their obstacles and wow the family with the home of their dreams.
Cottage Charm
Coy and Kenya are moving to town to be close to their children and grandchildren. As empty nesters, they want to downsize into a historic cottage with an all-in budget of $125,000. Ben and Erin show the couple two cottages: a small, dated house with exterior charm, and a cottage that makes up for its lack of character with an attractive asking price.
History in the Making
After moving to New York City to pursue his architect career, Bill is ready to settle down with his fiance Jody in the small town he's loved since childhood. Ben and Erin show the couple two very different homes -- a dilapidated historic house with character that requires a ton of work, and a Craftsman that needs updates and a personality. With an all-in budget of $200,000, Ben and Erin transform the couple's pick into a dream home with a gorgeous kitchen and custom millwork.
Countryside in the City
A couple is ready for a different pace after living in the country for years. Erin and Ben create a haven in the city for them complete with handmade print wallpaper made by a local artist and a set of dining room buffets created entirely from one of the house's demolished rooms.
Southern Coastal Style
A couple is ready to move back home to Mississippi and put down roots after years of moving for work. They need help finding a home with charm and character in a small town. With an all-in budget of $300,000, Ben and Erin infuse their new home with coastal charm and create a gorgeous kitchen and breathtaking outdoor entertaining space using reclaimed cedar from the home.
A Town to Call Home
Kristen dreams of watching her kids grow up in a small town like she did, but as a military family, they are always on the move. Now that husband Kelvin is close to retirement, they've decided to settle down so their young children have a place to call home. Kelvin and Kristen's all-in budget is $250,000, so Ben and Erin show the couple two family-friendly homes: a big, old charmer that's a lot of house, and a character-rich Craftsman with a lower price but a longer "to do" list. Ben and Erin create the ultimate family home including a study area, play space and stunning new kitchen with a unique bowling alley countertop.
An Old Familiar Place
After being away for 30 years, a woman dreams of retiring in the small town where she has fond memories of her childhood. With her all-in budget of $120,000, Erin designs an elegant, airy home while Ben creates some unique builds including a laundry chute and a custom screen door.
An Old Familiar Place
After being away for 30 years, a woman dreams of retiring in the small town where she has fond memories of her childhood. With her all-in budget of $120,000, Erin designs an elegant, airy home while Ben creates some unique builds including a laundry chute and a custom screen door.
A House With History
Will, Courtney and their boys have outgrown their starter home, so they enlist Ben and Erin to help them find their forever house. On their wish list is a sizeable, historic house that's rich in character and small town charm. Ben and Erin show the couple two homes: a large house that is short on personality, and a smaller house with loads of character but a long list of necessary repairs. With an all-in budget of $200,000, Will and Courtney have to weigh out what matters most.
Homecoming
Kyle and Brooke want their "someday children" to grow up in a small town like they did, so they're leaving Nashville and heading back to their childhood hometown in Mississippi. They want a house with history and room to grow. Ben and Erin show the couple two Craftsman homes: a character-rich cottage in need of an update, and a quirky but roomy home with a cramped kitchen. Both houses come at a similar price, leaving Kyle and Brooke to decide where their all-in, $200,000 budget will go the furthest.
An Island For All
A long-time local teacher looks for a house where she can entertain her large family. She has an all-in budget and a wish list that includes a large kitchen and family living area to host her big family get-togethers. Once Ben and Erin have shown her two possible homes that need a little love, the work begins transforming one of them into a stylish, welcoming oasis where the whole family will be comfortable. Even better, they're able to use beams and cabinets from the original house to build a stunning custom table and kitchen island.
Small Town Life Awaits
A Canadian couple looks to purchase a vacation home that will one day become their retirement home. With an all-in budget of $140,000, Ben and Erin show them two Craftsman cottages. Fans of Craftsman design, Ben and Erin restore the classic architectural features and charm to give these out-of-towners a true Southern experience.
A 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.
Home Is Where the Art Is
An artist wants to raise her teenage son in the small town near their friends and family. With a budget of up to $200,000, her wish list includes plenty of room to welcome visitors and a dedicated art studio. Erin embraces the opportunity to design for a fellow artist by designing a home with bold patterns balanced with a calm color palette. They dedicate an entire room to an art studio customized with thoughtful furniture built by Ben and dip-dyed drop cloth curtains created by Erin.
Restored Glory
Ben and Erin's approach to home renovations begins and ends with history. From uncovering historic wallpaper to incorporating a homeowner's personal story, the duo looks back at some of their favorite history moments of the first three seasons.
From Los Angeles to Laurel
Actor Richard T. Jones and his wife, Nancy, fell in love with Mississippi and want to invest in the community. Their wish list includes a historical home with good bones, so Ben and Erin give it a classic Craftsman front porch and a colorful makeover.
Small Town Sophistication
A couple that's moving back to Mississippi is looking for a spacious home for under $260,000 where they can host friends and throw parties. They have their heart set on one of the options, but it's out of their range, leaving them to either negotiate or settle on the home they can afford. In the end, Ben and Erin create the ultimate gathering place complete with a custom table for outdoor dining and a pergola party area.
From Los Angeles to Laurel
Actor Richard T. Jones and his wife, Nancy, fell in love with Mississippi and want to invest in the community. Their wish list includes a historical home with good bones, so Ben and Erin give it a classic Craftsman front porch and a colorful makeover.
Small Town Sophistication
A couple that's moving back to Mississippi is looking for a spacious home for under $260,000 where they can host friends and throw parties. They have their heart set on one of the options, but it's out of their range, leaving them to either negotiate or settle on the home they can afford. In the end, Ben and Erin create the ultimate gathering place complete with a custom table for outdoor dining and a pergola party area.
Restored Glory
Ben and Erin's approach to home renovations begins and ends with history. From uncovering historic wallpaper to incorporating a homeowner's personal story, the duo looks back at some of their favorite history moments of the first three seasons.
Moving to Main Street
A woman wants to downsize and move into town to be closer to friends and work. With her all-in budget of $125,000, she hopes to find a small home with a maintenance-free yard, a master bathroom, and space for her son. Ben and Erin give her house a colorful makeover that includes a whimsical kitchen, stunning master bathroom and dedicated music room.
