Home Town Season 9, Episode 12: Blast From the Past

When Life Gives You Tomatoes

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.

43 min

Unlimited Dreams

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.

43 min

The Garden Shed

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.

43 min

There's No Place Like Home

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.

43 min

A Hemingway House

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.

Woodsy and Whimsical

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.

Work of Art

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.

43 min

Making the Nest

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.

43 min

Home Town Intervention

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.

Saving the Homestead

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.

Treehouses and Tangled Hair

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.

Darlin’ Cottage

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.

Let the Good Times Roll

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.

Making a Splash

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.

Everything’s Coming Up Roses

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.