Where did Ben Napier grow up?

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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Where did Ben Napier grow up in NC?

“While I was in high school in Reidsville, NC,” said Ben, “my family would drive through furniture factory towns on our way to the mountains.
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Where is Ben Napier's Home Town?

Ben and Erin Napier, stars of HGTV's Home Town, live and restore homes in the small town of Laurel, Mississippi. Ben, a builder and expert woodworker with a degree in history, and his wife Erin, an artist who started her career in corporate graphic design, embrace a passion for preserving and renovating historic homes.
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Where did Ben Napier live in North Carolina?

My sophomore year of high school, we moved to Reidsville, NC, a little town in Rockingham county.
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What was Ben Napier before Home Town?

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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What actually happened to Erin Napier from Home Town?



Is the show Home Town 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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Do Ben and Erin 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 happened to John Combe from Home Town?

Sadly, John Combe, who was born on May 23, 1949, passed away on April 4, 2020 of natural causes at a hospital in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, about 30 miles away from Laurel. He was 70 years old.
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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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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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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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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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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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What did Ben and Erin Napier do before Home Town?

The Couple Had Almost No Experience in Home Renovation Before Starting Home Town. Ben was a former youth minister with a degree in history, and Erin owned a wedding stationery company with a degree in graphic design. The only experience in home renovation the pair had was on their own home in 2012.
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How much weight did Ben Home Town lose?

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 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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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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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 long did John Combe live in his house?

Among the more memorable individuals featured on Home Town is John Combe, a retiree who had lived in Belize for 10 years before settling down in Laurel, Miss.
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What happened to Kendall's husband Kurt 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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What happened to Brandon Davis on Home Town?

'Home Town' producer Brandon Davis passed away in 2018 after succumbing to a seizure.
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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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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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Are Erin and Ben 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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