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[Exteriors](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/portfolio/exteriors) - [Interiors](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/portfolio/interiors) - [Kitchen](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/portfolio/kitchen) - [Custom Cabinetry](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/custom-cabinetry) - [Videos](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/videos) - [Resources](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/home-building-process) - [Our Process](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/home-building-process) - [Blog ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog) - [Custom Cabinetry](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/custom-cabinetry) - [New Home Guide](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/new-home-guide-free-download) - [About Us](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/about-us) - [About Derrick](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/about-us) - [Staff](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/about-us/meet-our-team) - [Newsletters](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/about-us/newsletters) - [Contact Us](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/contact-us) [![How Much Does a Custom Home Cost in the East Metro Suburbs?](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/hubfs/Blog%20%26%20Email%20Headers%20(8)_11zon%20(1).png) ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/custom-home-cost-eastern-minneapolis-suburbs) ## [How Much Does a Custom Home Cost in the East Metro Suburbs?](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/custom-home-cost-eastern-minneapolis-suburbs) by [ Derrick Custom Homes ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/derrick-custom-homes) | Dec 19, 2022 | [Custom Homes](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/custom-homes), [Custom Twin Home](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/custom-twin-home), [New Homes WI](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/new-homes-wi) Cost is one of the first topics on a homeowner’s mind when thinking about building a custom home. Every decision will factor into... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/custom-home-cost-eastern-minneapolis-suburbs) [![Is Remodeling Worth the Investment?](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/hubfs/Blog%20%26%20Email%20Headers%20(5).png) ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/is-remodeling-worth-the-investment) ## [Is Remodeling Worth the Investment?](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/is-remodeling-worth-the-investment) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Dec 18, 2022 | [Design Tips](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/design-tips), [Market Tips](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/market-tips) As we watch the leaves fall from the trees and are busy raking them up, we need to think about what needs to be done before the temperatures and snow start falling. Derrick Custom Homes is getting our model homes ready for... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/is-remodeling-worth-the-investment) [![Your Remodeling Checklist: All You Need to Know](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/hubfs/Blog%20%26%20Email%20Headers%20(3).png) ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/your-remodeling-checklist) ## [Your Remodeling Checklist: All You Need to Know](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/your-remodeling-checklist) by [ Derrick Custom Homes ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/derrick-custom-homes) | Dec 15, 2022 | [Custom Homes](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/custom-homes), [Design Tips](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/design-tips) Home remodeling can be a complex process, but knowing the steps beforehand can make for a more stress-free experience. From... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/your-remodeling-checklist) [![Top 10 Kitchen Cabinet Trends for 2023](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/hubfs/Blog%20%26%20Email%20Headers%20(2)-1.png) ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/kitchen-cabinet-trends-2023) ## [Top 10 Kitchen Cabinet Trends for 2023](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/kitchen-cabinet-trends-2023) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Dec 13, 2022 | [Custom Homes](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/custom-homes), [Design Tips](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/design-tips), [New Homes MN](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/new-homes-mn), [New Homes WI](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/new-homes-wi) As we watch the leaves fall from the trees and are busy raking them up, we need to think about what needs to be done before the temperatures and snow start falling. Derrick Custom Homes is getting our model homes ready for... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/kitchen-cabinet-trends-2023) [![7 Common Mistakes to Avoid in Building a Home Addition](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/hubfs/7%20Common%20Mistakes%20to%20Avoid%20in%20Building%20a%20Home%20Addition.png) ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/common-mistakes-to-avoid-in-building-a-home-addition) ## [7 Common Mistakes to Avoid in Building a Home Addition](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/common-mistakes-to-avoid-in-building-a-home-addition) by [ Derrick Custom Homes ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/derrick-custom-homes) | Dec 12, 2022 | [Custom Homes](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/custom-homes), [Design Tips](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/design-tips), [New Homes MN](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/new-homes-mn), [New Homes WI](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/new-homes-wi) As we watch the leaves fall from the trees and are busy raking them up, we need to think about what needs to be done before the temperatures and snow start falling. Derrick Custom Homes is getting our model homes ready for... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/common-mistakes-to-avoid-in-building-a-home-addition) [![How Much Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost?](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/hubfs/How%20Much%20Does%20a%20Kitchen%20Remodel%20Cost%3F.png) ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/how-much-does-a-kitchen-remodel-cost) ## [How Much Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost?](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/how-much-does-a-kitchen-remodel-cost) by [ Derrick Custom Homes ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/derrick-custom-homes) | Dec 9, 2022 | [Design Tips](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/design-tips) When your kitchen is outdated, and the layout is no longer working for you and your family, it can cause a lot of frustration.... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/how-much-does-a-kitchen-remodel-cost) [![The Best Area to Build Your Custom Home in St. Croix Valley](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/hubfs/Blog%20Heading%20Design%20Templates%20DCH-2.png) ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/the-best-area-to-build-your-custom-home-in-st.-croix-valley) ## [The Best Area to Build Your Custom Home in St. Croix Valley](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/the-best-area-to-build-your-custom-home-in-st.-croix-valley) by [ Derrick Custom Homes ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/derrick-custom-homes) | Nov 11, 2022 | [Communities](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/communities), [Custom Homes](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/custom-homes), [Custom Twin Home](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/custom-twin-home), [New Homes WI](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/new-homes-wi) St. Croix Valley is a picturesque location that offers the best combination of open natural spaces and all the city amenities you... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/the-best-area-to-build-your-custom-home-in-st.-croix-valley) [![How Much is an Acreage Home Site in St. Croix County?](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/hubfs/How%20Much%20is%20an%20Acreage%20Home%20Site%20in%20St.%20Croix%20County.png) ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/how-much-is-an-acreage-home-site-in-st.-croix-county) ## [How Much is an Acreage Home Site in St. Croix County?](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/how-much-is-an-acreage-home-site-in-st.-croix-county) by [ Derrick Custom Homes ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/derrick-custom-homes) | Oct 24, 2022 | [Communities](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/communities), [Custom Homes](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/custom-homes), [Market Tips](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/market-tips), [New Homes WI](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/new-homes-wi) With so much to offer its residents, property in St. Croix County is highly sought after, and the average price per acre reflects... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/how-much-is-an-acreage-home-site-in-st.-croix-county) [![2022 Minnesota Parade of Homes & St. Croix Valley Tour of Homes](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/hubfs/2022%20Minnesota%20Parade%20of%20Homes%20%26%20St.%20Croix%20Valley%20Tour%20of%20Homes.png) ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/parade-of-homes-tour-of-homes) ## [2022 Minnesota Parade of Homes & St. Croix Valley Tour of Homes](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/parade-of-homes-tour-of-homes) by [ Derrick Custom Homes ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/derrick-custom-homes) | Oct 20, 2022 | [Available Homes](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/available-homes), [Communities](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/communities), [Custom Homes](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/custom-homes), [Parade of Homes](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/parade-of-homes) Consider getting a professional home energy audit to discover where your home may be losing energy and costing you money. Derrick Custom Homes’ attention to detail, exceptional craftsmanship and outstanding quality will be... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/parade-of-homes-tour-of-homes) [![The Hills of Spring Creek Project Spotlight](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/hubfs/The%20Hills%20of%20Spring%20Creek%20Project%20Spotlight.png) ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/the-hills-of-spring-creek-project-spotlight) ## [The Hills of Spring Creek Project Spotlight](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/the-hills-of-spring-creek-project-spotlight) by [ Derrick Custom Homes ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/derrick-custom-homes) | Sep 12, 2022 | [Communities](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/communities), [Custom Homes](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/custom-homes), [New Homes MN](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/new-homes-mn), [New Homes WI](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/new-homes-wi) [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/the-hills-of-spring-creek-project-spotlight) [![6 Mistakes to Avoid When Creating Your Custom Outdoor Living Space](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/hubfs/6%20Mistakes%20to%20Avoid%20When%20Creating%20Your%20Custom%20Outdoor%20Living%20Space.jpg) ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/mistakes-to-avoid-when-creating-your-custom-outdoor-living-space) ## [6 Mistakes to Avoid When Creating Your Custom Outdoor Living Space](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/mistakes-to-avoid-when-creating-your-custom-outdoor-living-space) by [ Derrick Custom Homes ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/derrick-custom-homes) | Aug 24, 2022 | [Custom Homes](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/custom-homes), [Custom Twin Home](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/custom-twin-home) An outdoor living space essentially adds square footage to your home. It’s great for parties, special occasions, quality time... 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