--- title: Home Building & Remodeling Blog MN and WI | Derrick Custom Homes | Sarah Jackson (4) 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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[Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/happy-easter) ## [Why Build Custom in Minneapolis?](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/why-build-custom) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Mar 27, 2018 | [Available Homes](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/available-homes), [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), [Uncategorized](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/uncategorized) “What’s so special about a custom built home other than the price tag?” “Why would it benefit my family rather than choosing a move-in-ready resale?” “We don’t have time for such a big... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/why-build-custom) [![Happy Hardwood](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/hubfs/Derrick_Custom_Homes_September2021/Images/happy%20hardwood-627x376.jpg) ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/happy-hardwood) ## [Happy Hardwood](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/happy-hardwood) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Mar 26, 2018 | [Custom Homes](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/custom-homes), [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) You’ve created this beautiful home and designed/bought it with specific intentions.? One of... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/happy-hardwood) [![Happy Homeowners: Meadow Valley of Troy Rambler](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/hubfs/Derrick_Custom_Homes_September2021/Images/home0wner-1-627x376.jpg) ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/happy-homeowners) ## [Happy Homeowners: Meadow Valley of Troy Rambler](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/happy-homeowners) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Mar 26, 2018 | [Communities](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/communities), [Custom Homes](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/custom-homes), [Uncategorized](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/uncategorized) Meet the Harmons! This sweet couple built their gorgeous rambler south of Hudson to take advantage... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/happy-homeowners) [![How Ready is your Home for Spring?](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/hubfs/Derrick_Custom_Homes_September2021/Images/406A2351-627x376.jpg) ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/how-ready-is-your-home-for-spring) ## [How Ready is your Home for Spring?](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/how-ready-is-your-home-for-spring) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Mar 26, 2018 | [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) As the snow melts, it is time to start thinking of green grass, warm breezes and backyard BBQs!?... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/how-ready-is-your-home-for-spring) ## [Employee Spotlight - Drew Kidd-Pelletier](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/employee-spotlight-4-copy) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Mar 22, 2018 | [employees](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/employees), [Uncategorized](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/uncategorized) Drew Kidd-Pelletier Favorite hobby? Woodworking/Jeeping Packers or Vikings? Vikings Badgers or Gophers? Badgers Favorite Christmas cookie? Sugar Do you play a musical instrument? No Elton, Skynard, Taylor or McGraw? McGraw If... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/employee-spotlight-4-copy) ## [Employee Spotlight - John Timmers](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/employee-spotlight-4) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Mar 20, 2018 | [Uncategorized](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/uncategorized) Rapid Fire Questions Packers or Vikings? Pack Favorite winter time hobby? Woodworking Favorite TV show? Game of Thrones Badgers or Gophers? Badgers Favorite thing about Spring? Mowing the lawn Elton, Skynard, Taylor or McGraw?... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/employee-spotlight-4) [![Employee Spotlight Copy - Lena Turco](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/hubfs/Derrick_Custom_Homes_September2021/Images/Megan-Carstensen.jpg) ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/employee-spotlight-3-copy) ## [Employee Spotlight Copy - Lena Turco](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/employee-spotlight-3-copy) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Mar 18, 2018 | [employees](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/employees), [Uncategorized](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/uncategorized) Rapid Fire Questions Packers or Vikings? #gopackgo Favorite winter time hobby? Ice fishing and... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/employee-spotlight-3-copy) [![Congratulations Lena!](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/hubfs/Derrick_Custom_Homes_September2021/Images/Lena-Turco-627x376.jpg) ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/congratulations-lena) ## [Congratulations Lena!](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/congratulations-lena) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Mar 12, 2018 | [employees](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/employees), [Uncategorized](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/uncategorized) We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Lena Turco to Project Manager for Derrick Custom... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/congratulations-lena) ## [Derrick Custom Homes Women in Construction Minneapolis](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/women-in-construction-week) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Mar 8, 2018 | [employees](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/employees), [Uncategorized](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/uncategorized) This week is National Women in Construction Week which is celebrated to highlight women as a visible component of the construction industry. WIC Week also provides an occasion to raise awareness of the opportunities available... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/women-in-construction-week) ## [Its Parade Time!](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/its-parade-time) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Feb 22, 2018 | [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), [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), [Uncategorized](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/uncategorized) We are days away from this year’s Parade! Mark your calendar and come see us! February 24-March 25 Thursdays-Sundays... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/its-parade-time) ## [North Hudson Ridges Model Home Wisconsin](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/welcome-to-the-ridges) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Feb 12, 2018 | [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), [New Homes WI](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/new-homes-wi) North Hudson Ridges Model Let this charming two story become your next home sweet home. Nestled in the hills of North Hudson, this custom built family home features all the modern upgrades and touches to make your new home feel... 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