--- title: Home Building & Remodeling Blog MN and WI | Derrick Custom Homes | Sarah Jackson (2) description: Check out our Blogs on all the tips and tricks 📃 for custom home building and remodeling in the minneapolis and wisconsin area. 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Wisconsin - [Meadow Ridge of Troy (Hudson)](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/communities/custom-homes-hudson-wi-meadow-ridge-troy) - [Water’s Edge (New Richmond)](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/communities/custom-homes-new-richmond-wi-waters-edge) - [Thompson Heights (River Falls)](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/communities/thompson-heights) - [Francois Fields (New Richmond)](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/communities/francois-fields-wi) - [Francois Fields Twin Homes (New Richmond)](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/communities/francois-fields-twinhomes) - [Land Development](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/current-and-completed-projects) - [Portfolio](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/portfolio) - [Bath](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/portfolio/bath) - [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) # Author: Sarah Jackson [![Meet the Builder Event](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/hubfs/Derrick_Custom_Homes_September2021/Images/meet-the-builder-627x376.jpg) ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/meet-the-builder-event) ## [Meet the Builder Event](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/meet-the-builder-event) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Mar 13, 2019 | [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), [employees](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/employees), [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), [Parade of Homes](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/parade-of-homes), [Things To Do](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/things-to-do) Join us at our Meet the Builder Event! Come meet Ron Derrick, president of Derrick Custom Homes,... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/meet-the-builder-event) ## [Derrick Home Featured on Kare 11](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/derrick-home-featured-on-kare-11) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Mar 11, 2019 | [Uncategorized](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/uncategorized) Derrick Custom Homes Model featured on Local News Channel If you had a chance to sleep in this Saturday and catch the local news feature on Kare 11, you got the chance to see our Stillwater Model featured on the Parade of Homes... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/derrick-home-featured-on-kare-11) [![Derrick Custom Homes Hosts ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/hubfs/Derrick_Custom_Homes_September2021/Images/cabt-design-627x376.jpg) ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/cabinet-design-in-your-home-event) ## [Derrick Custom Homes Hosts "Cabinet Design" Event](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/cabinet-design-in-your-home-event) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Mar 4, 2019 | [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), [Parade of Homes](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/parade-of-homes), [Things To Do](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/things-to-do) Cabinet Design in Your Home On Saturday, March 9th and March 23rd, Derrick Custom Homes’... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/cabinet-design-in-your-home-event) [![Your Spring Home Maintenance Checklist](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/hubfs/Derrick_Custom_Homes_September2021/Images/spring-clean.jpg) ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/your-spring-maintenance-checklist) ## [Your Spring Home Maintenance Checklist](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/your-spring-maintenance-checklist) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Feb 11, 2019 | [Communities](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/communities), [Custom Homes](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/custom-homes), [DIY Tips](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/diy-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), [Things To Do](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/things-to-do), [Uncategorized](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/uncategorized) Your Spring Home Maintenance Checklist For home owners, warmer weather means it’s time to... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/your-spring-maintenance-checklist) [![7 Reasons to Build in Miller Farms](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/hubfs/Derrick_Custom_Homes_September2021/Images/7%20Reasons%20to%20Build%20in%20Miller%20Farms-627x376.jpg) ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/7-reasons-to-build-in-miller-farms) ## [7 Reasons to Build in Miller Farms](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/7-reasons-to-build-in-miller-farms) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Feb 11, 2019 | [Communities](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/communities), [New Homes MN](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/new-homes-mn) Contact Us Name Email Address Message 5 + 12 = Submit If you’ve been thinking about making... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/7-reasons-to-build-in-miller-farms) [![Mike Employee Spotlight](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/hubfs/Derrick_Custom_Homes_September2021/Images/Employee-Spotlight-Banner.png) ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/employee-spotlight-5) ## [Mike Employee Spotlight](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/employee-spotlight-5) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Jan 18, 2019 | [employees](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/employees), [Uncategorized](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/uncategorized) Rapid Fire Questions Packers or Vikings? Packers Favorite TV Show Breaking Bad Favorite thing... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/employee-spotlight-5) ## [UP-grading your Ceiling](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/up-grading-your-ceiling) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Jan 13, 2019 | [Design Tips](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/design-tips), [DIY Tips](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/diy-tips), [Things To Do](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/things-to-do) Much Ado about Ceilings By: National Association of Home Builders at nahb.org. A ceiling with a pop of color, a stylish ceiling fan or detailed trim work can give a room personality and character. Ceiling décor also can add... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/up-grading-your-ceiling) ## [Derrick Custom Homes Employee Holiday Party (2018)](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/christmas-memories) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Jan 7, 2019 | [Custom Homes](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/custom-homes), [employees](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/employees), [Holiday](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/holiday) Derrick Companies celebrated Christmas with their employees on December 7th. It was a wonderful evening filled with great food, great stories and lots of laughter. We are so blessed to have such amazing employees working for... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/christmas-memories) ## [Maintaining Your Wisconsin Home](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/show-your-home-some-love) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Jan 7, 2019 | [Design Tips](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/design-tips), [DIY Tips](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/diy-tips), [Holiday](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/holiday), [New Homes MN](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/new-homes-mn) Show Your Home Some Love Your home puts up with a lot. It withstands inclement weather, endures the occasional stained carpet, clogged drain or broken window, and it even tolerates the smell of your burnt popcorn. So it deserves... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/show-your-home-some-love) ## [Healthy Holidays in Minneapolis](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/healthy-holidays) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Dec 10, 2018 | [Communities](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/communities), [DIY Tips](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/diy-tips), [Holiday](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/holiday), [Uncategorized](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/uncategorized) Our 5 tips for keeping healthy this Holiday season! [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/healthy-holidays) ## [Christmas Tour of Homes](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/christmas-tour-of-homes) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Nov 6, 2018 | [Uncategorized](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/uncategorized) Come home for the holiday’s in Hudson, WI with Derrick Custom Homes. Downtown Hudson is full of festiveness during the holiday season! From the twinkle lights that line the downtown streets and shops to the Christmas Tour of... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/christmas-tour-of-homes) ## [5 Things You Should Know Before House Hunting in MN](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/what-you-need-to-know-before-you-house-hunt) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Oct 2, 2018 | [Available Homes](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/available-homes), [Custom Homes](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/custom-homes), [Market Tips](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/market-tips) It’s smart to lay the groundwork early when building a home. So if a new home is your big goal for this year, now is the time to start getting ready. And if you aren’t sure about going down the home building route,... 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