They use a lot of the couple's existing furniture. Anything custom-made for a home is given to the family, but most ready-made items are returned unless the owners are willing to pay an additional fee. But HGTV fans should already know not to believe everything they see on renewal shows. Ben Napier discussed the comparison with People, saying: A lot of people have said it's like Gilmore Girls is a home renovation program, which I'm a big fan of.
Sounds really good to me. And he added: “When they first said that, I was like that doesn't make any sense. Stars Hollow is in New England and we are in the south. But they are largely the characters of the city.
And they all have those characters in their hometown. Home Town follows married couple Ben and Erin Napier as they help create the perfect homes for their fellow residents of Laurel, Mississippi. Despite how dear Napier's marriage is to viewers of the show, the authenticity of “Home Town” and its escapades from houses are often questioned by the most skeptical part of its audience, but those who continue to tune in to the show, perhaps why they continue to watch. With a touch of modernity and good taste, Ben and Erin Napier have transformed many houses in Laurel, their hometown of Mississippi, becoming the perfect example of a television marriage that can really work well, without unnecessary drama or scandal.
In order to be on the show, families must be in the process of buying or renovating a home, which makes the realtor part of the show completely false.