Is Ben Napier a general contractor?

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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What does Ben Napier do for a living?

Instead, he's a woodworker who makes furniture. Just take a look at his Instagram bio, where he notes that along with his HGTV show, he spends his time focusing on "history-inspired woodworking from Laurel, MS." He's also the star of "Home Town: Ben's Workshop," which sees him spending time with his wood-related craft.
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Who is the contractor on Home Town?

Katie Hinton lives in Collins, Mississippi and has been a part of the Home Town team since 2017. She works on the show as the Construction Project Manager.
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Are Ben and Erin Napier for hire?

HGTV dream team Ben and Erin Napier are now hiring for their charming retail store, Laurel Mercantile.
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What company does Ben Napier own?

Ben and Erin Napier have launched a new company, Scotsman Manufacturing, in their hometown of Laurel, Miss. Ben and Erin Napier are celebrating their latest project, Scotsman Manufacturing. The HGTV power couple launched the company Wednesday in their hometown of Laurel, Miss.
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"Home Town" heroes Erin and Ben Napier



Does Ben Napier 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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Are Erin Napier and Jim Rasberry related?

He went to Southern Miss, and I went to Ole Miss. He and Erin (Rasberry Napier) are first cousins — their dad's are brothers. Erin was my roommate in Oxford and was doing her senior art exhibit on Jim and Danny's First National Bank Building.
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How do Erin and Ben Napier make money?

with several other families from their hometown. The store sells some of Ben's handmade woodworking projects, books and candles that were all made in the U.S. They were able to open up two retail locations in Laurel in what they describe on their companies website as their “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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Do Ben and Erin have a store in Laurel Mississippi?

Step back in time and visit our retail store full of heirloom quality, American Made goods. There's a little something for everyone - original apparel, candles, homewares and original artwork and woodworking from LMCo. co-owners and HGTV's Home Town hosts, Erin and Ben Napier.
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What happened to the general contractor on Home Town?

Jonathan left the show for a new opportunity.

In a November 2019 blog post, Erin announced that Jonathan would not appear in Home Town Season 4. “This season, you're going to meet some new folks since our project manager, Jonathan, took a new opportunity in Florida, in the town where he grew up,” she wrote.
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What happened to Jonathan the 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. The show now has new project managers named Chase and Katie.
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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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Who pays 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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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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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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Do Ben and Erin still 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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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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How many houses have Ben and Erin Napier restored?

"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 weight did Ben Home Town lose?

for His Baby Daughter: 'I Want a Long Life' Everything changed for HGTV star Ben Napier after the birth of his daughter just over a year ago.
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Did Ben and Erin have a second baby?

Erin Napier and Ben Napier, the stars of HGTV's Home Town, shared snapshots on Instagram to announce that they welcomed their second child, a baby girl.
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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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What does Josh Nowell from Home Town do for a living?

Joshua Nowell, CPL - President - Petrolia Land Company | LinkedIn.
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Is Erin Napier still married?

They've been married for 13 years now.
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