Ben Napier Biography
Ben Napier is an American TV Personality, Actor, Woodworker, and Entrepreneur, well-known for hosting the HGTV show “Home Town”. He is also known for acting in HGTV’s “A Christmas Open House” and appearing in Home Town’s spin-offs: “Home Town Takeover” and “Home Town Kickstart”.
Napier is a proud 2007 alumnus of the University of Mississippi, where he obtained a degree in history. He has served as the president of the Main Street America chapter in Laurel, Mississippi, working to bring life back to their historic downtown area. He really likes saving and fixing up old homes. Napier is a former church minister of Laurel First United Methodist Church.
Ben Napier Age
Napier was born on September 24, 1983, in the United States. He is therefore 40 years old as of 2023 and celebrates his birthday on the 24th of September every year.
Ben Napier Height
Napier stands at an approximate height of 6 feet and 6 inches.
Ben Napier Family
Napier was born to Wayne Das Napier (mother) and Bennie Kay (father). He grew up alongside his 3 brothers: Tom, Sam, and Jesse.
Ben Napier Wife
Napier is a married man and his spouse is Erin Napier, an entrepreneur and interior designer. They tied the knot on November 22, 2008, at a wedding ceremony held at the Ole Miss campus chapel. The duo first met at Jones County Junior College, and together, they moved to the University of Mississippi. They are the co-hosts of the show “Home Town”. They have also acted together in HGTV’s 1st scripted holiday film “A Christmas Open House”.
Ben Napier Children
Napier and his wife, Erin, take great pride in being dad and mom to their 2 daughters, Helen (firstborn) and Mae. Hellen is 5 years old as of 2023 having been born on January 4, 2018, and Mae is 2 years old as of 2023 having been born on May 28, 2021.
Ben Napier Net Worth
Napier has an estimated net worth of $5 Million (combined with his wife’s), which he has earned through his successful career as a TV Personality, Actor, Woodworker, and Entrepreneur.
Ben Napier Business / Cars
As an entrepreneur, Napier and his wife, Ben, own a number of businesses. They own a home goods store, “Laurel Mercantile Co.” (launched 2016) in Laurel, Mississippi, and a furniture maker store “Scotsman Co.” (launched 2018) in Laurel, Mississippi. The ‘Napiers’ are also the owners of Lucky Luxe, a design company, that sells letterpress wedding stationery.
Napier and Erin really like Chevrolet cars and have been collecting them for over 50 years. They own a number of cars; notably, they own a 2021 Chevrolet Suburban High Country, AKA “the original SUV.” They also own a 1990 Jeep Grand Wagoneer, which they bought from the Pearson family. Some of the other cars they have are the 1964 Pontiac Catalina, the 1962 Chevy pickup, and the 1971 VW Beetle convertible.
Ben Napier HGTV
Napier is among the TV personalities and hosts of HGTV’s reality TV home renovation shows. He and his wife, Erin Napier, have been the co-hosts of HGTV’s “Home Town”, since its premiere on January 24, 2016. On the show, they use old materials and fabrics they find, keeping the charm of these old homes but giving them affordable and modern updates. With Erin’s creative sketches and Napier’s custom work, the duo revives homes and ensures their small town has a future as vibrant as its past.
The show is about Napier and his wife, who love simple, Southern living and fixing up old homes in their hometown of Laurel, Mississippi. “Home Town” follows them as they renovate homes from the early 1900s for 1st-time buyers, adults, and young families, who want to live closer to their grandkids. Erin’s background in graphic design and definition of style shapes the renovations, while Napier’s woodworking and building skills preserve the history of the houses.
Below is a list of some of the other TV Personalities of HGTV’s reality TV home renovation shows;
- Donovan Eckhardt
- Evan Thomas
- Jacquie Denny
- Lindsey Uselding
- Kirsten Meehan
- Dave Marrs
- David Kersh
- Kerry Kersh
Ben Napier Book
Napier and his wife, Erin, wrote a book (memoir) called “Make Something Good Today”, which was published in the year 2018. The book is about finding joy in life, discovering the special in ordinary things, and thriving in the communities because everything people need to be happy is within reach. “Make Something Good Today” gives a peek behind the scenes of the challenges and successes of a couple known for their humor, loving relationship, and talent for turning places into something beautiful and personal. It’s the touching story of how Napier and Erin took charge of a small town and, with creativity, authenticity, and community, rebuilt a once-thriving American Main Street.
Ben Napier House
Napier and his family (wife and kids) reside in a 4,000-square-foot brick Tudor-style house. The house is located on acreage just outside of Laurel, Mississipi. Napier’s wife, Erin, once revealed in an interview that the house was before used as a shelter/house of a bustling chicken farm.
Ben Napier Injury
In March 2023, Napier’s wife, Erin, shared a photo on Instagram of her husband, at home on the couch. The picture showed him with a hospital bracelet and a shoulder sling, surrounded by stuffed animals and a get-well note from their older daughter Helen. Erin’s caption included a checklist of the procedures Napier, underwent, including a trimmed cartilage, a shaved-off bone spur, and a repaired rotator cuff. She affectionately mentioned him as the “best nurse in the biz.” The foreground of the photo highlighted a sweet get-well note with crayon hearts from Helen (their daughter).
Ben Napier Weight Loss
In July 2018, Napier’s wife, Erin, shared a post on Instagram celebrating her husband’s health and fitness journey. Since the year 2022, Napier has been working hard to improve his health. Erin shared a sweet video showcasing Ben’s progress. In the video, Napier looks confident in his oxford button-down and chinos, holding a coat over his arm while Jim Croce’s “You Don’t Mess Around With Jim” plays in the background. Erin explained in her caption that Napier committed to his health and fitness last winter, preparing for a significant shoulder surgery in March. This transformation not only helped him sleep better on his back but also contributed to lowering his blood pressure.
Ben Napier and Erin Napier Website
The Napiers own a website, where they update their portfolio. To view their website, click HERE.
Ben Napier Social Media Platforms
He is active on his social media accounts and is often seen posting on his Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. He has over 689K followers on Instagram.
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