Are Ben and Erin Napier from Laurel?

The genesis of their story is the stuff of TV fairy tales. It goes like this: College sweethearts Erin, an artist and graphic designer, and Ben, a woodworker, craftsman and former minister, had their historic home in Laurel, Mississippi, featured in "Southern Weddings" magazine in 2014.
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Did Ben Napier grow up in Laurel?

She and Ben, who were college sweethearts, were both raised in the tiny town of Laurel, where they renovate old homes and revitalize old buildings on their HGTV show Home Town.
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Do Erin and Ben Napier live in Laurel?

Erin Napier and Ben Napier have become one of HGTV's most popular couples with their hit show, Home Town. The pair are home improvement experts who live in the historic district of Laurel, Mississippi.
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Where did Erin Napier meet Ben?

The two met at Ole Miss (University of Mississippi) on December 7, 2004, but Erin was in the art school and had crushed on Ben—the popular guy—from afar for a long time before they actually met.
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Are Ben and Erin Napier happily married?

Ben and Erin settled into married life and completed renovations on their Mississippi home in 2012. She worked as a wedding stationery designer, and he was a youth minister before their renovation project inspired them to change career paths.
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What religion is Ben and Erin?

As they navigate their lives in the spotlight, one thing they will always keep at the forefront of everything they do is their Christian faith. Ben, the son of two Methodist ministers, grew up in a religious household. After meeting Erin and tying the knot in 2008, the couple moved in together in Laurel, Mississippi.
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Does Ben actually do the work on Home Town?

Ben, along with his wife and Home Town co-host, Erin, revealed in a July 2021 interview on the “Biscuits & Jam” podcast, that Ben is not a contractor. Instead, he largely spends his time honing his furniture-making skills and is considered a woodworker — which is evident in just about every episode of Home Town.
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Do clients keep furniture on Home Town?

'Home Town' clients keep the furniture, but only sometimes

But when it comes to home staging, that's all extra. Homeowners must decide if they want to work that furniture into their final budget.
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Where does Erin Napier buy her clothes?

Love Erin's style sense on Home Town? Good news: You can actually purchase her clothes! “I've donated lots of my clothes from seasons 1-4 of #HGTVHomeTown to @theremnantlaurel, a co-op shop with a purpose, so you can buy my gently worn wardrobe while helping women in need,” she shared on Instagram.
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What does Jesse Napier do for a living?

Jesse Napier - Shipping Coordinator - Morgan Brothers Millwork | LinkedIn.
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How many houses have Ben and Erin renovated in Laurel Mississippi?

"Erin and I have renovated more than 80 homes in Laurel for Home Town and we've seen how these improvements change a community for the better," says Ben. "Now, with help from HGTV, we're going to continue what we started and help more small towns across the country."
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How much are the napiers worth?

Erin and Ben have a combined estimated net worth of $5 million, according to Exact Net Worth. The couple met in college when Erin was the design editor of the yearbook. After working on a story about Ben, the pair instantly clicked. They were married on November 22, 2008.
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Do people visit Laurel Mississippi?

In the past year (as of May 2021), my best friend and I have visited Laurel two times, and we just absolutely love this little town. It's the perfect place to visit for a fun weekend getaway, and 2-3 days is the perfect amount of time to experience the food, shopping, and historic charm of this sweet little town.
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How much does Erin Napier weigh?

Erin Napier's Height, Weight, and Physical Measurements

She is 5 feet 5 inches or 165 cm tall, while her husband Ben is a whopping 6 feet 6 inches tall. It's no surprise that Erin refers to her spouse as “large.” Meanwhile, Erin weighs about 60 kg or 132 pounds.
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Did Ben from Home Town lose weight?

The Home Town star revamped his diet and lifestyle, all while shooting the show, and has lost 55 lbs. over the last year. Napier, 35, said he did it for his family.
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Is Mallory related to Erin on Home Town?

He and Erin (Rasberry Napier) are first cousins — their dad's are brothers.
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Who owns Laurel Mercantile?

Laurel Mercantile Co. owned by Ben and Erin Napier and their four closest friends, AKA “framily,” is the tourism hot spot in Downtown Laurel. Whether it's the first place you stop or the high point of your trip, we know that the “Merc” is sure to be on your list of places to visit.
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Are Erin Napier and Joanna Gaines friends?

HGTV is creating long-lasting friendships! Erin Napier and Ben Napier have become one of the most popular couples on the network with their hit series, Home Town. The home renovation experts struck up a great friendship with Fixer Upper couple Chip Gaines and Joanna Gaines.
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Where does Erin Napier buy her earrings?

They're made in Jackson, MS and sold at Laurel Mercantile! @ErinRNapier are those Noonday earrings?
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Who paid for the renovations on Home Town Takeover?

The Home Town Takeover renovations are paid for in part by the homeowners of the property.
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How long does a renovation take on Home Town?

Now after five successful seasons of Home Town, the HGTV power couple is hitting the road to Wetumpka, Alabama (population 8,278), and testing their renovation skills like never before in Home Town Takeover. The six-episode spinoff follows the Napiers' massive undertaking of revitalizing an entire town in four months.
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Where does Erin Napier buy curtains?

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.
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Why is Jonathan not on Home Town anymore?

Thankfully, nothing bad happened to Jonathan Walters from Home Town. The project manager simply left the show for a different opportunity in Florida. Jonathan didn't return for Home Town season 4 which premiered in January 2020. The show now has new project managers named Chase and Katie.
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Are the napiers Mormon?

Though he resigned from his position at Laurel First United Methodist Church in 2014 to devote his time to the family businesses, the Napiers are still active members of the congregation.
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What church does Ben Napier attend?

He used to be a minister himself.

Before becoming a famous HGTV host, Ben was the youth minister at Laurel First United Methodist Church. He resigned in 2014 to further hone his skills as a woodworker and to focus on his and Erin's businesses, Laurel Mercantile Co. and Scotsman Co.
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