Home Town: Episode list
Ben and Erin help Ross and Laura find their small town dream home with a friendly porch and a space for Laura's growing pottery business.
Kristen dreams of watching her kids grow up in a small town like she did, but as a military family, they are always on the move. Now that husband Kelvin is close to retirement, they've decided to settle down so their young children have a place to call home. Kelvin and Kristen's all-in budget is $250,000, so Ben and Erin show the couple two family-friendly homes: a big, old charmer that's a lot of house, and a character-rich Craftsman with a lower price but a longer "to do" list. Ben and Erin create the ultimate family home including a study area, play space and stunning new kitchen with a unique bowling alley countertop.
Kyle and Brooke want their "someday children" to grow up in a small town like they did, so they're leaving Nashville and heading back to their childhood hometown in Mississippi. They want a house with history and room to grow. Ben and Erin show the couple two Craftsman homes: a character-rich cottage in need of an update, and a quirky but roomy home with a cramped kitchen. Both houses come at a similar price, leaving Kyle and Brooke to decide where their all-in, $200,000 budget will go the furthest.
After moving to New York City to pursue his architect career, Bill is ready to settle down with his fiance Jody in the small town he's loved since childhood. Ben and Erin show the couple two very different homes -- a dilapidated historic house with character that requires a ton of work, and a Craftsman that needs updates and a personality. With an all-in budget of $200,000, Ben and Erin transform the couple's pick into a dream home with a gorgeous kitchen and custom millwork.
Will, Courtney and their boys have outgrown their starter home, so they enlist Ben and Erin to help them find their forever house. On their wish list is a sizeable, historic house that's rich in character and small town charm. Ben and Erin show the couple two homes: a large house that is short on personality, and a smaller house with loads of character but a long list of necessary repairs. With an all-in budget of $200,000, Will and Courtney have to weigh out what matters most.
Empty nesters who are moving to town to be close to their children and grandchildren want to downsize into a historic cottage with an all-in budget of $125,000. Ben and Erin show the couple two options: a small, dated house with exterior charm and a home that makes up for its lack of character with an attractive asking price.
Amanda is returning to Mississippi after seven years of living in San Antonio, Texas, and she's looking for a historic home with a front porch and room for entertaining for $150,000. Ben and Erin show her two homes and after Amanda makes her pick, they create a dream space dripping with Southern charm and a to-die-for kitchen.
A well-traveled serviceman and his wife settle down after finding a job in small town Mississippi. Ben and Erin have been given an all-in budget and are tasked with satisfying the couple's wish list that includes a historic home with a chef's kitchen. They come back with two choices: a cozy Cape Cod-style house with a small kitchen and a charmless exterior or a slightly larger home with interesting architectural details and a welcoming front porch. Ben and Erin make the couple's dreams come true by creating a home dripping in charm that includes a French provincial, chef's kitchen and a handcrafted work table.
A Chicago woman moves her family from the big city to a small town in Mississippi. She's looking for a family-friendly house for her kids and future grandchild with room to entertain and a private oasis for herself. With a comfortable budget, Ben and Erin show her two homes: one with an unwelcoming exterior and an interior that's a bit dated, and another home that's smaller with very little character. Despite the limitations, Ben and Erin overcome their obstacles and wow the family with the home of their dreams.
A family of four has outgrown their loft and is ready to use their all-in budget of $200,000 to move into an family home with a yard. Ben and Erin show the parents two family-friendly houses -- a dated, boxy home with 14 acres of property and a split-level ranch with a problem layout. Ben and Erin then transform the family's pick into the ultimate home with an open concept and outdoor space complete with an arbor.
After living in Nashville for the last 15 years, this country music singer is looking to put down roots in small town Mississippi. She has set her budget and has provided Ben and Erin with a wish list that includes a historic home with a space for entertaining and a spa-like master bath. She's presented with two homes: a classic craftsman bungalow with a large but rough backyard and a large dated house with no kitchen. Ben and Erin deliver a stunning home that includes a manicured outdoor entertainment space and a luxury spa master bath.
Virginia newlyweds look for a new place to call home in Mississippi. They have an all-in budget and a wish list that includes a banquette, a master bedroom and a spacious front porch. After showing the couple two houses, Ben and Erin begin work creating a warm, welcoming cottage with never-before-seen porch swings and a beautiful kitchen banquette that reminds the happy couple of home.
A long-time local teacher looks for a house where she can entertain her large family. She has an all-in budget and a wish list that includes a large kitchen and family living area to host her big family get-togethers. Once Ben and Erin have shown her two possible homes that need a little love, the work begins transforming one of them into a stylish, welcoming oasis where the whole family will be comfortable. Even better, they're able to use beams and cabinets from the original house to build a stunning custom table and kitchen island.
A couple is ready for a different pace after living in the country for years. Erin and Ben create a haven in the city for them complete with handmade print wallpaper made by a local artist and a set of dining room buffets created entirely from one of the house's demolished rooms.
Ben and Erin Napier get the opportunity to find and restore a home for some longtime friends. They're hoping to find a historical house with a porch and cozy charm. Ben and Erin show them two houses: The Thompson House where the Italian style potential is masked by bad design and The Carmichael House whose mix of 1920s and 1990s styles will be expensive to redo. Ben and Erin then use creative solutions to convert mismatched design elements into a beautiful historical house complete with a custom-built ottoman and a unique outdoor entryway cabinet.
After renting his whole life, a local pastor is ready to settle down in a house that will give him enough space for his cooking and gardening hobbies. Ben and Erin show him two options -- The Lindsey House shows a lot of potential with its charming, brick exterior and spacious kitchen, but the low-priced McRae House gives them a lot of room for imagination. Ben and Erin give the house a Creole cottage makeover, adding bright colors and a cozy study as well as a spectacular chef's kitchen and a custom-built gardening bench.
Robyn and Cassidy want to move Robyn's great-grandmother's house to a new plot of land, but Ben and Erin are skeptical that the home could survive the move. With a budget of $100,000, Ben and Erin transform a cozy cottage in town into a dream home to present the couple with a safer option.
A local restaurant owner and grandmother is looking to buy a house and settle down. She has an all-in budget of $85,000 and a wish list that includes a spacious kitchen and a place to garden. She chooses a cottage that Ben and Erin inject with her shining personality, adding unique touches to create a stunning kitchen with a custom-built rolling island and a handmade raised garden bed.
Caroline and her husband, Corey, are moving home to follow her dream of opening a men's store. With a budget of $150,000, they're hoping to find a house that matches their authentic, early-century style and has an office worthy of their new business. Ben and Erin Napier show them two houses, and after the couple makes a choice, they use some unique solutions to open up the space and embrace its authentic style. The stunning transformation includes an office reminiscent of an old English library, a hand-cut brick backsplash and a piece of art from the home's history.
A couple with two kids are in desperate need of more space and hope to find a home with a big yard and studio for his work with an all-in budget of $200,000. After showing them two great options, Ben and Erin transform their choice into a modern, spacious farmhouse that includes a chicken coop made from a dilapidated children's playhouse.
A couple that's moving back to Mississippi is looking for a spacious home for under $260,000 where they can host friends and throw parties. They have their heart set on one of the options, but it's out of their range, leaving them to either negotiate or settle on the home they can afford. In the end, Ben and Erin create the ultimate gathering place complete with a custom table for outdoor dining and a pergola party area.
Erin and Ben help a family move into a home with architectural details.
A couple moves from Arizona to Mississippi in search of a historic Southern forever home.
A Canadian couple looks to purchase a true Southern vacation home.
Ben and Erin help a couple of artistic newlyweds find the perfect home.
Ben and Erin welcome a family by helping them find a historical charmer.
Ben and Erin help a couple find a home with a soaking tub and a study nook.
An artist with a $200,000 budget wants a home with a dedicated art studio.
A Laurel native is ready to plant roots with an all-in budget of $100,000.
A woman looks to retire in her childhood home town with a $120,000 budget.
Ben and Erin help a local business owner find a home close to town.
A couple is ready to move back home to Mississippi and need help finding a home with charm and character in a small town; Ben and Erin infuse their new home with coastal charm and create a gorgeous kitchen and breathtaking outdoor entertaining space.
After falling in love with the small-town energy and hospitality, a couple recently recruited by the local hospital looks for a place to live as they start their new jobs as doctors; their wish list includes a historic home and a place to entertain.
A woman wants to downsize and move into town to be closer to friends and work; she hopes to find a small home with a maintenance-free yard, a master bathroom and space for her son; Ben and Erin give the house she chooses a colorful makeover.
Actor Richard T. Jones and his wife Nancy fell in love with Mississippi and want to invest in the community. Ben and Erin give their new home a classic Craftsman front porch, stunning kitchen and a colourful makeover.
A business owner that's been living with her mum is ready to find a place she can call her own. With an all-in budget of $100,000, she's looking for a small home with a porch. Ben and Erin transform the house with Americana charm.
A minister is offered a clergy house, but it's too small for his large family, so Ben and Erin share their vision for renovating the space and also show the couple The Collins House to give them a larger option.
When she turned 18, a young woman inherited her family home that had been sitting abandoned for years. Now 21, she comes to Ben and Erin to see if the house can be saved with her $120,000 budget or if her money is better spent on another property.
A woman who has been renting for years is ready to buy a home, and her wish list includes a master bathroom with a big bathtub. Ben and Erin capitalize on the charm of the house and design a Nantucket-inspired kitchen and a stunning master suite.
A man who has always moved around and loves to travel and meet new people is looking for a large home. Ben and Erin can't believe their luck when he gives them a limitless budget to design a gorgeous retreat with a Spanish-style kitchen and master suite.
A couple from Alabama is excited to settle down in a small town for the next phase of their lives. Ben and Erin help them choose a forever home and give it a historic renovation complete with a gorgeous master suite, custom kitchen and screened-in porch.
A couple wants a vacation home that's big enough to entertain but manageable to maintain. After showing them a 1920s cottage and a 1912 Craftsman, Ben and Erin create the perfect getaway for them with a large chef's kitchen.
After years of traveling, a bachelor is ready to purchase a home where his family has resided for five generations, so Ben and Erin find a cottage with resale potential and their design includes a cute front porch.
A couple is looking for a historic home in the country with a porch and plenty of green space. Ben and Erin transform their new home into a classic, dogtrot-style house full of historic charm and Southern touches.
From Erin’s imaginative hand sketches to Ben’s custom handiwork, this couple is bringing Laurel’s homes back to life, and making sure their small town’s future is as bright as its past.
Ben and Erin builds a home with an office and chic master bedroom for a Mississippi native.
A woman inherits her mom's house after she passes away, but it's too small for her growing family. Ben and Erin come up with an ambitious plan to double the size of the house, adding a master suite and two additional bedrooms upstairs.
A Couple is looking for a house where they con entertain friends in a walkable neighborhood. Ben ond Erin give their pick a complete facelit by odding coostol color scheme, built-in banquet and a bck patio that's perfect for entertaining.
Young restaurateur brothers Want to open cafe near downtown with an apartment on the property. Ben and Erin give their choice functioning cafe kitchen, beautiful cafe dining efficient home.
The home Ben and Erin renovated for actor Richard Jones and his wife, Nancy, to lease to local residents is destroyed by a tornado. Ben and Erin fix the damage and re-imagine the owners favorite colors and new backyard.
Ben and Erin look back on their favorite upcycled pieces.
A couple that owns rental properties calls on Ben and Erin to help them choose which best meets their needs. Ben and Erin also juggle the renovation of an airstream gifted to them by Chris and Morgane Stapleton.
A photographer, and close friend of the Napier's, is looking for a traditional home with a touch of modern style; Ben and Erin transform a classic mansion that needs a complete makeover.
A surgeon and his wife are moving to Mississippi from New York City, and their all-in budget goes a long way; Ben and Erin pay homage to the historic property's original elements to design a charming family home.
A woman is moving back to Laurel to be close to family after the sudden passing of her husband; Ben and Erin thoughtfully bring their design to life and create a gorgeous, sun-filled home as a soft landing to help get her through this difficult time.
One of the kids that Ben advised as a youth minister is all grown up and working as a mentor for the next generation. Now, this athlete is ready to buy his first home, and Ben and Erin have $150,000 to find one that fits into his industrial/modern style.
A couple is trading in their small apartment in a big city for a big house in a small town. Ben and Erin work to find them a home that blends a love of eclectic colour with a need for simplicity and has a space to showcase an unusual collection!
A couple loves Laurel so much, they've decided to buy a vacation home there. Now, Ben and Erin are set to find a place big enough for their family of six (and counting) that shows off their traditional style and has plenty of space for hanging out.
The city inspector who works with Ben and Erin has a $60,000 reno budget but is in need of some design help. The Napiers pitch two different plans, leaving her to decide if she wants to overhaul the kitchen and living room or create a private main suite.
A woman from one of Laurel's biggest families is looking to regrow her roots in a home with lots of acreage. Whichever property she chooses, Erin is eager to flex her "Grand Millennial" design that brings a fresh take on a traditional "grandma" style.
A couple who wants to settle in Laurel and never move again is looking for a home with a zen-style room for relaxation and a porch for entertaining. Ben and Erin set out to create a Mexican-inspired home that will check everything off their wish list.
After years of traveling, a nurse is looking to turn his hometown of Laurel into a new home base for get togethers. Ben and Erin transform his starter house into a comfortable home featuring a cozy cabin design that includes grandma's mementos.
Ben and Erin turn a historic farmhouse into an indoor/outdoor event space.
Ben and Erin turn a couple's problem-filled property into their dream home.
An architect is looking to expand his business, so he's headed downtown to find the perfect combination of work and living space. Ben and Erin show him two buildings with plenty of room and opportunity for both a growing business and his Great Dane, Zeus.
A couple is looking to set her parents and grandmother up in style with a newly renovated home in Laurel. Ben and Erin will have to find a property where they can design a perfect porch for Dad, a heavenly bathroom for Mom and a private suite for Grandma.
Hold onto your boots, the Napiers are heading to the country! Inspired by their own childhoods, Ben and Erin buy their very own country-side retreat just outside of Laurel, where they dream of creating a space where they can slow down and watch their daughters run free. Built in the 1930s, The Edwards house has all of its original millwork and character. With the help of their Framily, Ben and Erin roll up their sleeves to transform their new place into a classic English country house.
After a family tragedy strikes, a man reevaluates his priorities and moves back to be closer to loved ones; Ben and Erin find him a fixer-upper, but serious demo problems become a tough decision of saving the house or bulldozing it down.
A newly engaged couple looks to put down roots in Laurel and has an opportunity to buy her grandmother's house, but the property comes with an unusual set of rules. All about options, Ben and Erin also show them a place they can truly make their own.
A California couple fell in love with the Mississippi small-town vibe and look to relocate to Laurel. Ben and Erin show them a classic Victorian with an unusual backyard vault and a Prairie-style home known for its Ginkgo tree in the front yard.
After facing tough times, a young family is ready to plant roots and be part of the vibrant community of Laurel. Ben and Erin show them two houses in two very different neighborhoods, one in the country and a larger place in the city.
After living on the outskirts of Chicago for the last 30 years, a couple looks to return to his Mississippi roots for a quieter life.
Ben and Erin help a young entrepreneur create a downtown boutique inn.
Ben and Erin look to incorporate bright colors into a couple's first home.
Ben and Erin are on a mission to bring local Mississippi into a woman's home.
Ben and Erin help a California couple find a home with architectural charm.
Ben and Erin help a retired father find the perfect place for all his kids.
Ben and Erin encounter a surprise requirement for a recent graduate's home.
Ben and Erin renovate a man's small guest cottage into a safe haven.
Ben and Erin rally the community to help a family's tornado-destroyed home.
Ben and Erin have just five weeks to renovate a couple's home before Christmas.
Ben and Erin look to bring natural elements to a graphic designer's home.
Ben and Erin help siblings find a home large enough for all their families.
Ben and Erin show two options to an island couple relocating to Laurel.
A family is moving to Laurel to escape cold Canadian winters, and with four boys, they're looking for big rooms and plenty of outdoor space. Ben and Erin present a rural bungalow on a huge piece of land and a home that boasts a backyard bonus feature.
A civil engineer and artist is moving from Seattle to Laurel to be closer to his dad. He has a generous budget and an outdoor hot tub is a non-negotiable, so Ben and Erin show him two large houses that suit his modern-contemporary vibe.
Jones College has a special place in Ben and Erin's hearts, and now they've been asked to restore The Old President's House. It's a team effort as students, past and present, step in to help make this house feel less institutional and more like a home.
A woman has completely turned her life around and looks to begin a new chapter with buying her first house. Ben and Erin create a home for her and her son with a big front porch and a laundry room, a luxury she's never had.
A couple who are longtime Laurel business owners recently purchased a historic building downtown, and they want to convert the upper level into their residence. Ben and Erin are tasked with turning a gymnasium-like space into a luxurious downtown loft.
Restoration enthusiasts want to raise their two kids in a historic home in Laurel, and they know they'll need to settle on a fixer-upper. Ben and Erin show them two Craftsman inspired homes, one that has bay windows and another with an enticing porch.
Erin's favorite odd couple, an aunt and her great niece, are looking for their mutual dream home, but they don't agree on anything. Ben and Erin show them two homes, and Erin has her work cut out for her determining the color story for this contrary pair.
A couple recently inherited a house that belonged to her parents, and they currently live in the home next door, so they need to decide which one they'll keep and reno. There's strong feelings for both places, but his chill bumps lead them to a decision.
A couple recently decided to move back to their roots in Laurel and they're looking for a home with a big lot for outdoor living. Ben and Erin show them a rancher that fits their love of modern rustic design and a home with an enticing in-ground pool.
Newlyweds look to upgrade from their tiny house to an older home located on gifted family property. And in a first for Ben and Erin, they decide to bulldoze the place and design a brand-new build tailored to their eclectic, English apothecary style
A couple lives in a house that once belonged to her grandmother, and with a large family that often visits, they're ready to make big upgrades. Ben and Erin expand the footprint by adding a much needed additional bathroom as well as an outdoor kitchen.
A couple with an appreciation for character homes are looking for something unique with an outdoor kitchen and a pottery studio. Ben and Erin present a more traditional home set across from a park and a ranch-style house with an impressive garden room.
Ben and Erin help the City of Laurel and the Laurel Housing Authority to convert a historic building into Laurel's first Visitor's Center. In a reveal like no other, they also take on the restoration of a 1940s public housing unit as part of the exhibit.
A New Jersey couple looks to relocate to Laurel for the small-town vibes they've always dreamed of. They've never had a laundry room or a dining room before, so Ben and Erin present them two options with plenty of room for everything on their wish list.
A single mom who grew up in New York wants to give her two kids a cozy place like the one she grew up in. Ben and Erin present a home with a huge fireplace that instantly gives warmth and a house on two acres that evokes childhood memories.
A young women looks to buy her first home in Laurel where she and her six sisters grew up, and she wants a place where they can all gather for wine nights! Ben and Erin help her turn a bland house into a modern, moody retreat made for entertaining.
Erin's friend and former bandmate is recently divorced and needs to make a new start in his old home. Ben and Erin transform his spartan bachelor pad into the moody, customized house he always dreamed of. They also look to get the band back together.
Ben and Erin celebrate Mother's Day by surprising their close friend with a nursery, and they only have two weeks to complete it. Meanwhile, Ben plans a surprise of his own for Erin by building a greenhouse in their backyard using salvaged materials.
Ben and Erin return to help siblings with phase two of a renovation. The project unfortunately stalled after their father passed away but now, the Napiers are back to help finish the house.
A couple purchased her great grandmother's large property and small house with plans to turn it into a Christmas tree farm. Ben and Erin need to tear down every wall in the house to reno the cramped and quirky rambler into a cheery, functional home.
When a couple loses out on a few homes, Ben and Erin hope that plan B is plan better and with a budding food business that requires a specialty garden on the property, the Napiers face a time crunch to create a home that delivers from the inside out.
A doctor with a mission to help children started a learning center for underserved kids, and now it's bursting out of its current location. Ben and Erin help her find, design and retrofit a larger house to create the coziest school imaginable.
A family looks to renovate their home to create more room for visiting grandparents. Ben and Erin take on the task of a dream guesthouse renovation, but disaster strikes when they soon encounter major, unforeseen issues.
When a couple's must-have list keeps growing, Ben and Erin must go back to the drawing board. They present two homes that have plenty of potential, and for the first time, it includes a property they previously renovated for another couple.
A military lawyer looks to move back to Laurel to be closer to his family. Inspired by Hemingway's house in Key West, he wants a diamond-in-the-rough Craftsman that he and his dad can work on, while Ben and Erin tackle an intimidating kitchen and a study.
A single mom and her two daughters, along with their rescue pups, need more room for everyone in their small rustic cabin. Ben and Erin aim to build their first home addition to give mom a bedroom of her own and an updated kitchen with Scandinavian vibes.
Along with their three therapy dogs, a couple needs to find a new home after the quick sale of their house in Ohio forced them to live out of their camper; Ben and Erin design and build a one-of-a-kind custom island with some surprise features.
A couple are relocating to Laurel for his new position at the hospital. With a young son and a baby on the way, the clock is ticking for Ben and Erin to find them a house and make it a home so they can nest before the baby arrives.
A couple bought a house in Laurel as a DIY project, but they need help. Their son enlists Ben and Erin for a Home Town intervention and hopes they'll be able to convince his parents that they need to bring in the professionals.
Ben and Erin help a returning Mississippi family save their homestead from being sold. They restore the home with a country farmhouse design, preserving its historical charm and creating a place where future generations can make lasting memories.
Ben and Erin help a family move from a Laurel suburb to the countryside and create a stunning new home. The Napiers aim to design a place with ample outdoor space for the kids along with a treehouse, perfect for their next chapter in life.
Ben and Erin take on a beloved Laurel home, bringing it back to the 1950s from its original '70s style. Blending iconic retro charm with modern updates, the Napiers look to create the perfect space for a well-known Laurel couple.
Ben and Erin design an artist's cottage for a former corporate exec and interior designer. The Napiers create museum-quality spaces with textured whites to showcase her art collection, and take on the challenge of designing two separate kitchens.
A woman wants to trade the excitement of New Orleans for a serene home but still wants all the space to entertain friends and family. When Ben and Erin learn of her musical background, they get inspired to create a space that honors that history.
Ben and Erin are challenged by friends who frequently move to transform their historic home's backyard into a private retreat with a pool, art studio and more.
A woman found her dream home in Laurel, but her contractor ran off with her money and left her with an unlivable space. After two years of paying a mortgage, rent, and storing all her belongings, she's turning to Ben and Erin to rescue her dream home.