Does Home Town do the whole house?

The answer is yes and no. "The homeowners' budget usually does allow for lots of pieces they get to keep and the custom pieces @scotsman.co builds for each home," Napier explains in a lengthy Instagram post, adding that she also likes to use the homeowner's own furnishings as much as possible.
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What happens to the houses on home town?

"For what's left, we fill the houses with goods from all our favorite local shops around Laurel (tagged in the photo) and the homeowners get a catalogued binder of everything we use that shows the special price our shop owners offer if they would like to keep it. It's a kind of 'welcome to the neighborhood!
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Who pays for renovations on home town?

The Home Town Takeover renovations are paid for in part by the homeowners of the property.
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Does home town do their own work?

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 the clients get to keep the furniture on hometown?

"The homeowners' budget usually does allow for lots of pieces they get to keep + the custom pieces @scotsman.co builds for each home and I like to use the homeowner's own furnishings and objects as much as possible," Erin wrote.
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What does Jesse Napier do for a living?

Jesse Napier - Shipping Coordinator - Morgan Brothers Millwork | LinkedIn.
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Do the Napiers live in Laurel Mississippi?

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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Do Ben and Erin on Home Town do their own work?

The duo works together to bring new life to the homes they restore with their professional touches. As audiences watch — and surely get ideas for their own renovations — Ben and Erin each use their individual expertise to create TV-worthy dream spaces.
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Did Ben and Erin buy a house in the country?

Season six of Home Town is well underway with the reveal of four beautiful houses so far, but there's one reveal we're particularly excited to see— Ben and Erin's New Country House! Erin shared that their dream is to raise Helen and Mae in the wide-open spaces of the country, the way she grew up.
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How many houses have Ben and Erin done?

"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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Can you hire Ben and Erin Napier?

Erin and Ben Napier's Store, Laurel Mercantile, Is Currently Hiring — Here's How to Apply. Working with the Napiers sounds like a dream!
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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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Are Ben and Erin moving to Alabama?

As fans of the Napiers know, earlier this year, the handy couple headed to Alabama for their new Home Town Takeover series, working with some celebrity pals, community members, and a hard-working team of builders and renovators to bring new life to the small Southern town. Now, they are returning for more.
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Is Home Town a fake show?

They use a lot of the couple's existing furniture. Anything custom-made for a home is given to the family, but most of the staged items are taken back unless homeowners are willing to pay an extra fee. It may seem deceptive. But HGTV fans should know by now not to believe everything they see on renovation shows.
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What did John Combe do for a living?

John, 70, was a retired veteran who went on Home Town to find a quaint, spacious, and relaxing summer home. He grew up across the globe, living in Belize for the last ten years of his life.
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Is Erin from Home Town pregnant again 2021?

No, Erin is not pregnant again, but it is true that she had a baby bump in the recently-aired episodes. The truth is that they technically filmed some Home Town Season 6 episodes during Season 5, while she was pregnant. This means that her second child with Ben was on the way during the new episodes.
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What happened to Kendall's husband on Home Town?

Kendall's episode was one of the most-watched episodes in Home Town history. If you missed it, she shared how her late husband, Kurt, passed away unexpectedly in an accident only two years after their wedding.
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Did Ben and Erin buy the Fairchild house?

Ben and Erin Napier Will Do a House for Themselves on Home Town Season 6: 'Something Very Different' Ben and Erin Napier have some very important clients on the upcoming season of Home Town: themselves!
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What are Erin and Ben Napier doing now?

They're still adjusting to life with two children. With the birth of their second daughter, Mae, in May of 2021, the couple has had to adjust. In an interview with Today Parents, Erin explained that she and Ben went through a "period of grieving" before the birth of their second daughter.
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What disease does Erin Napier have?

Erin revealed that she was diagnosed with a perforated appendix. Fast-forward 8 years and the Home Town Takeover star is still experiencing troubling symptoms. The touching subject is even a topic she's included in Make Something Good Today: A Memoir, the book she and Ben wrote.
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What happened to the original contractor on Home Town?

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.
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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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How much do Ben and Erin Napier get paid per episode?

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Fixer Upper hosts Chip and Joanna reportedly make around $30,000 per episode, as reported by Business Insider. So, it's likely that Ben and Erin receive a similar pay cheque, due to the five-season success of the renovation series.
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Who is the floor guy on Home Town?

Mike 'the floor guy' is actually called Mike Husers and he's an OG in the world of home improvement. He's the owner of GM Hardwood Floors which is a family business of over 20 years that specialises in hardwood flooring.
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What kind of car does Erin Napier drive?

(P.S.--Huge thanks to @teamgrandwagoneer for making it possible!) Their nostalgia isn't just for old homes. Erin and Ben also love and drive vintage cars, Ben a 1962 Chevy pickup, and Erin, a restored 1988 Grand Wagoneer (pictured) named Ouida after her grandmother.
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