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Our Favorite Pics from 'Home Town' Season 1

By: David Haynes

Erin and Ben Napier captivated viewers in the inaugural season of their series Home Town and, what's more, are arguably one of HGTV's most romantically photogenic couples. To that end, we bring you a celebration in photos — Ben and Erin in portraits, candids, behind-the-scenes and just hanging out around their beloved hometown. Some of these are never before seen, and we bring them all to you with limited captioning interruption. Enjoy.

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Home Town Heroes

Ben and Erin Napier of HGTV's Home Town

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Flowers and Frills

And pretty as a picture.

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Our Town

Erin and Ben in downtown Laurel

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Just Kickin' Around Downtown

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Reliable Transportation

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A Coke and a Smile

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Words to Live By

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Perfect Fit

One of our all-time favorite Erin and Ben pics

As seen on Home Town, Ben and Erin Napier (C) work on finishing a custom desk in their workshop located in Laurel, MS. (workshop)

Photo: Todd Douglas/ Getty Images

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In the Shop

Erin offers assistance at Scotsman Co., Ben's woodworking shop in downtown Laurel.

As seen on Home Town, Erin Napier (C) helps Ben Napier (C) work to finish putting together a dovetail wood drawer in their workshop located in Laurel, MS. Erin and Ben visit estate sales and flea markets looking for antique cotton flags to carry in their shop, the Laurel Mercantile Co. The flag in this photo hangs in their shop as a reminder of why American-made craftsmanship still matters. (workshop)

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In the Shop

As seen on Home Town, Erin Napier (C) in their workshop located in Laurel, MS. Erin and Ben visit estate sales and flea markets looking for antique cotton flags to carry in their shop, the Laurel Mercantile Co. The flag in this photo hangs in their shop as a reminder of why American-made craftsmanship still matters.(workshop, portrait)

Photo: Todd Douglas/ Getty Images

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In the Shop

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On the Job

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American Made

As seen on Home Town, Ben and Erin Napier (C) goof around outside with the slate board before working on the next scene in the front exterior of the Walker residence. Cameraman James Duhon (R) prepares to film the scene. (behind the scenes)

Photo: Todd Douglas/ Getty Images

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Behind the Scenes

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Behind the Scenes

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Behind the Scenes

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Fist Bump

Photo: Chelsey Reimann

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Home Turf

Ben and Erin outside Laurel Mercantile Co., the store they operate in partnership with two other couples on Front Street in downtown Laurel.

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We're Rolling

Erin slates a segment on an episode from Home Town, Season 1.

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Take Five

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Project Oriented

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Project Oriented

Erin works on a custom lighting project for the Edwards house. See the full renovation gallery: A House With History.

As seen on Home Town, host Erin Napier (R) stands in the Walker's newly renovated kitchen. After the renovations, the Walker's Laurel, MS kitchen now features new hardwood floors, a complete redesign of the kitchen with new cabinets, concrete countertops, a large island for entertaining, a new tile backsplash and bright colors to help the room stand out. (portrait)

Photo: Todd Douglas/ Getty Images

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A Portrait in Blue

Erin in the newly renovated Walker kitchen. See the full renovation gallery: "Midcentury Modern in a 'Home Town' Setting". Also featured in the "Erin's Home Town Color Palette" gallery.

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Afternoon Stroll

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Supper Time

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Balance and Symmetry

Erin and Ben with clients Laura and Ross from the very first HGTV Home Town project. See the complete gallery: "Home Town: Thoughtful Renovations in a Small Southern City".

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Super Casual

As seen on Home Town, Ben Napier (C) finds a dirty scarecrow in the overgrown backyard of the Hayes residence. (outtake)

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Ben & Friend

Ben during some backyard cleanup on the Hayes project. See the full renovation gallery: "A 1920s Craftsman for a Nashville Songwriter".

As seen on Home Town, Erin Napier (C) works on removing the existing trim from the wire netting sidelites of the future master closet. Contractor Jonathan Walters (R) helps Erin as needed. Ben and Erin Napier are renovating this house for the Walker family. (demolition)

Photo: Todd Douglas/ Getty Images

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Hands-On

Erin works on removing trim and mesh in the master suite on the Walker project.

As seen on Home Town, Ben and Erin Napier (C) work on removing the existing trim from the wire netting sidelites of the future master closet. Erin takes the final blows to break the wire netting away from the wall. Ben and Erin Napier are renovating this house for the Walker family. (demolition)

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Determination

Ben observes from a safe distance.

As seen on Home Town, Ben and Erin Napier (C) work on removing the existing trim from the wire netting sidelites of the future master closet. Erin delivers the final blows with her boot to break the wire netting away from the wall. Ben and Erin Napier are renovating this house for the Walker family. (demolition)

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When All Else Fails

As seen on Home Town, Ben (R) and Erin Napier (L) work together on the clean up after succeeding in removing the trim and wire netting from the future master closet. Ben and Erin Napier are renovating this house for the Walker family. (demolition)

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Fait Accompli

As seen on Home Town, Ben and Erin Napier (C) work together on the clean up after succeeding in removing the trim and wire netting from the future master closet. Ben and Erin Napier are renovating this house for the Walker family. (portrait)

Photo: Todd Douglas/ Getty Images

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Did We Get That on Camera?

From episode 109. See the full renovation gallery:
"Midcentury Modern in a 'Home Town' Setting".

As seen on Home Town, hosts Ben and Erin Napier (C) sit outside the newly renovated Carson residence. After the renovations, the Carson's Laurel, MS house now features a new copper roof entry portico, cedar window boxes, new wood shutters and a fir wood door. The interior features a completely renovated French Country style living room, dining room and kitchen with new distressed cabinet doors, new floor and wall tile, new heart pine reclaimed beams and a custom built Scotsman white oak table built by host Ben Napier. (portrait)

Photo: Todd Douglas/ Getty Images. From: Erin Napier and Home Town

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Warm Welcome

From: Home Town

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Game Plan

Ben and Erin meet with residential designer Luke Sippel (center) and contractor Jonathan Walters (left) to go over the blueprints and formulate plans for the Robinson renovation.

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Fine Cut

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All In the Details

Erin ponders placement for an accent piece that will become a small but signature feature in this renovation — an old-style working gas lamp for the new front porch.

From: Home Town

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A Touch More Formal

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A Bit Less Formal

As seen on Home Town, Erin Napier (C) works with contractor Joshua Nicaud (L) on removing the wood hearth from the living room fireplace in the Carson family residence. She uses caution to ensure that the hearth comes off in one piece and can be saved and restored at a later date. (demolition)

Photo: Todd Douglas/ Getty Images. From: Erin Napier and Home Town

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Architectural Salvage

On the Carson project, Erin carefully removes the fireplace surround so that it can be repurposed later.

As seen on Home Town, Ben (L) and Erin Napier (C) work on breaking up and removing the 3 inch thick concrete countertops in the Carson family residence's kitchen while trying to preserve the wood cabinetry below. (demolition)

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Serious Demo

Ben and Erin work together to remove extra-thick concrete countertops as part of the kitchen demo.

As seen on Home Town, Ben (L) and Erin Napier (C) stand in the Carson family residence's kitchen after completely removing the 3 inch concrete countertop from the existing cabinets without damaging the wood cabinets. (demolition, portrait)

Photo: Todd Douglas/ Getty Images. From: Erin Napier and Home Town

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The Carson Project

As seen on Home Town, Ben (L) and Erin Napier (C) discuss how quickly the concrete countertops came off in the Carson family residence's kitchen after completely removing the 3 inch concrete countertop from the existing cabinets without damaging the wood cabinets. (demolition)

Photo: Todd Douglas/ Getty Images. From: Erin Napier and Home Town

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The Carson Project

As seen on Home Town, hosts Ben and Erin Napier (C) stand in the newly renovated kitchen. After the renovations, the Carson's Laurel, MS kitchen now features a completely renovated French Country styled kitchen with new distressed cabinet doors, new appliances, new floor and wall tile, new heart pine reclaimed beams and a custom built Scotsman white oak table built by host Ben Napier. (portrait)

Photo: Todd Douglas/ Getty Images. From: Erin Napier and Home Town

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French Country Style

Erin and Ben pause for a portrait in the Carson's newly renovated French Country style kitchen. See the complete renovation gallery: "A Touch of Provence in Southern Mississippi".

As seen on Home Town, Erin Napier (C) uses a gas powered tree trimmer in the Hayes residence backyard to remove many of the overgrown limbs. (demolition, landscaping)

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The Forest for the Trees

Erin gets to work on the densely overgrown backyard that will eventually become a major focal point in the Hayes project.

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The Hayes Project

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The Hayes Project

As seen on Home Town, Ben (R) and Erin Napier (L) work together to pull down the existing sheetrock from the dining room in the Hayes residence to create a larger opening between the dining room and kitchen. (demolition, portrait)

Photo: Todd Douglas/ Getty Images

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The Hayes Project

As seen on Home Town, hosts Ben and Erin Napier (C) stand in front of the newly renovated house. After the renovations, Amber Hayes' Laurel, MS house now features a newly painted exterior, a completely redone backyard retreat with firepit and pergola, and updated interiors. (portrait)

Photo: Todd Douglas/ Getty Images

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The Hayes Project

See the complete renovation gallery: "A 1920s Craftsman for a Nashville Songwriter".

As seen on Home Town, Ben (C) and Erin Napier (L) work on the wrought iron fencing in the front of the Walker residence. They are using a sawzall to remove the center sections of the fence to give the front of the house a more open feeling. Ben and Erin Napier are renovating this house for the Walker family. (demolition)

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Iron Work

Erin demonstrates the proper technique for use of a reciprocating saw as she and Ben remove an old iron fence on the Walker project.

As seen on Home Town, Ben (L) and Erin Napier (R) work on the wrought iron fencing in the front of the Walker residence. They are using a sawzall to remove the center sections of the fence to give the front of the house a more open feeling. Ben and Erin Napier are renovating this house for the Walker family. (demolition)

Photo: Todd Douglas/ Getty Images

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Iron Work

As seen on Home Town, host Erin Napier (C) stands in the newly renovated master bedroom. After the renovations, Mia Walker's Laurel, MS master bedroom now features refinished hardwood floors, a new coat of paint, a large closet area and new furnishings to create a relaxed retreat area for Mia. (portrait)

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The Walker Project

Erin in the newly renovated master bedroom at the Walker residence.

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The Walker Project

As seen on Home Town, hosts Ben and Erin Napier (C) sit in front of the Walker's newly renovated home. After the renovations, their Laurel, MS house now features a wide open view to the street with new landscaping, painted brick, a new glass entry door and warm cypress wood siding at the front porch. (portrait)

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The Walker Project

See the complete renovation gallery.

As seen on Home Town, host Erin Napier (C) sits on the pedestal tub in the newly renovated master bathroom. After the renovations, Amber Hayes' Laurel, MS master bathroom now features a new double vanity made from an antique dresser with marble countertop, a new claw foot bathtub, tile shower and a smooth white sheetrock ceiling. (portrait)

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A Posh Bath

The spa bath with clawfoot tub and ornately patterned tile is one of the key highlights in the Hayes project.

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A Piece of History

Ben shows off the historic and highly sought-after "Laurel Bricks" — made by a local company as far back as the 1880s, and becoming increasingly hard to find.

From: Home Town

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Sidewalk Community

Erin and Ben in the neighborhood where the Chancellor House is located, as featured in episode 103. See the full renovation gallery: "From Nashville to Mississippi: A 'Home Town' Homecoming".

As seen on Home Town, Ben and Erin Napier (C) share a quick kiss before beginning their camera interview while the camera crew prepares their gear outside on the opposite side of the street from the Carson family residence. (outtake, otf)

Photo: Todd Douglas/ Getty Images. From: Erin Napier and Home Town

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Impromptu Moment

As seen on Home Town, Ben and Erin Napier (C) laugh with the camera crew before beginning their camera interview outside on the opposite side of the street from the Carson family residence. (outtake, otf)

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Impromptu Moment

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Y'all Please Come Back!

The second season of Home Town is slated to air on HGTV beginning in January 2018. Keep checking back here for show updates and exclusive new content.

Ben + Erin 4 Ever! Our Favorite Pics from 'Home Town' Season 1

Home Town Heroes

Flowers and Frills

Our Town

Just Kickin' Around Downtown

Reliable Transportation

A Coke and a Smile

Words to Live By

Perfect Fit

In the Shop

In the Shop

In the Shop

On the Job

American Made

Behind the Scenes

Behind the Scenes

Behind the Scenes

Fist Bump

Home Turf

We're Rolling

Take Five

Project Oriented

Project Oriented

A Portrait in Blue

Afternoon Stroll

Supper Time

Balance and Symmetry

Super Casual

Ben & Friend

Hands-On

Determination

When All Else Fails

Fait Accompli

Did We Get That on Camera?

Warm Welcome

Game Plan

Fine Cut

All In the Details

A Touch More Formal

A Bit Less Formal

Architectural Salvage

Serious Demo

The Carson Project

The Carson Project

French Country Style

The Forest for the Trees

The Hayes Project

The Hayes Project

The Hayes Project

The Hayes Project

Iron Work

Iron Work

The Walker Project

The Walker Project

The Walker Project

A Posh Bath

A Piece of History

Sidewalk Community

Impromptu Moment

Impromptu Moment

Y'all Please Come Back!

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