Is the show hometown fake?

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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Which HGTV shows are fake?

“House Hunters” is not the only HGTV show that has been met with controversy. Its spinoff “House Hunters International” has also come under fire for not being as authentic as it seems on the television screen. The incredible story involves a vacation home and a case of pretending shoppers.
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Is Erin and Ben Napier show a fake?

So, it makes sense that many viewers assume that Ben is the head carpenter on the two shows, but he's actually not! 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.
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Why don't they show the bedrooms on hometown?

"People often ask us why we don't do bathrooms or why all the rooms aren't shown on the show," she wrote in a post on Instagram, "and the answer is easy: we design the rooms that our homeowners tell us matter most to them (usually common areas), what their budget will safely cover, and what we have time to do for ...
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Who pays for the renovations on hometown?

The Home Town Takeover renovations are paid for in part by the homeowners of the property.
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How much do Ben and Erin Napier get paid per episode?

Home Town salaries explored

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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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 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 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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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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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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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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Was Home Town Cancelled?

'Home Town' is not cancelled; new episodes will air later in 2022 on HGTV. Home Town Season 6 premiered in late December 2021.
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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 is the HGTV scandal?

In 2017, Carter Oosterhouse, of HGTV's Carter Can, was the subject of some pretty troubling allegations. Kailey Kaminsky, who had been Oosterhouse's makeup artist came out and said that the TV host had coerced her into "performing repeated acts of oral sex during production," according to The Hollywood Reporter.
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Is Fixer Upper a fake show?

Despite the house-hunting process being staged, most of the show presents real situations. The reactions and interactions viewers see onscreen are genuine, though producers sometimes ask people to recreate a moment for a better shot. Still, participants believe Fixer Upper portrays authentic moments.
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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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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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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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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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Are the Home Town couple still together?

After nearly 12 years of marriage, Erin Napier is still head over heels for her husband, Ben — and she recently took to Instagram to share what it is about him that makes her swoon.
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Where does Erin Napier get all her overalls?

The HGTV host revealed on Instagram that she's donated a lot of her outfits from previous seasons of Home Town to The Remnant. The Remnant is described by Erin as a “a co-op shop with a purpose” in Laurel, Mississippi, where women in need can buy her worn clothes.
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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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Is Erin on Home Town pregnant again?

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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Can you meet Ben and Erin Napier in Laurel Mississippi?

Did you know you can meet Erin and Ben in their hometown on June 10 at The Market Beautiful | Laurel, Mississippi?
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