--- title: Home Building & Remodeling Blog MN and WI | Derrick Custom Homes | Sarah Jackson (6) 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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[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 ## [Happy Derrick Custom Homeowners in Minneapolis](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/holly-jolly-homeowner) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Dec 1, 2017 | [Uncategorized](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/uncategorized) We love checking in with our homeowners to see how they are growing with their homes. Meet the Zajicek family who’s love for each other is incredibly... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/holly-jolly-homeowner) ## [Holiday Decorating Tips for Your Custom Home in Wisconsin](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/deck-the-halls) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Dec 1, 2017 | [Design Tips](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/design-tips), [DIY Tips](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/diy-tips), [Uncategorized](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/uncategorized) Five easy ways to spruce up your Christmas glam game this year! Branch out Literally! Stray from your living and entry way and jazz up your bedrooms and kitchen so the Christmas cheer follows you all through the night. Garland... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/deck-the-halls) [![Happy Veteran’s Day](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/hubfs/Derrick_Custom_Homes_September2021/Images/veterans-day-627x360.jpg) ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/happy-veterans-day) ## [Happy Veteran’s Day](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/happy-veterans-day) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Nov 11, 2017 | [employees](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/employees) From everyone here at Derrick Custom homes, we wish you a happy Veteran’s day and thank each... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/happy-veterans-day) ## [Employee Spotlight - Chris Stevens](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/employee-spotlight) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Nov 8, 2017 | [Custom Homes](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/custom-homes), [employees](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/employees), [Uncategorized](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/uncategorized) Chris Stevens Favorite hobby? Biking Packers or Vikings? Never heard of the Vikings Badgers or Gophers? Never heard of the Gophers Favorite Christmas cookie? Spritz!! Do you play a musical instrument? No If you could splurge on... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/employee-spotlight) [![Preparing your gardens for winter](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/hubfs/Derrick_Custom_Homes_September2021/Images/fall-autumn-red-season-1-627x376.jpg) ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/preparing-your-gardens-for-winter) ## [Preparing your gardens for winter](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/preparing-your-gardens-for-winter) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Nov 6, 2017 | [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), [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) A garden suggests there might be a place where we can meet nature halfway. Michael Pollen Guest... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/preparing-your-gardens-for-winter) [![Derrick Built](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/hubfs/Derrick_Custom_Homes_September2021/Images/derrick-hoizontal.svg) ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/derrick-built) ## [Derrick Built](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/derrick-built) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Nov 1, 2017 | [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) ... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/derrick-built) [![A Happy Homeowner is our Top Priority](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/hubfs/Derrick_Custom_Homes_September2021/Images/4975-Sunflower-Place-56-627x376.jpg) ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/a-happy-homeowner-is-our-top-priority) ## [A Happy Homeowner is our Top Priority](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/a-happy-homeowner-is-our-top-priority) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Jul 19, 2017 | [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), [Uncategorized](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/uncategorized) Call now for a No Cost Consultation Call Happy Homeowners are our number one goal here at Derrick... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/a-happy-homeowner-is-our-top-priority) [![Family Summer Fun Activities in the St. Croix Valley](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/hubfs/Derrick_Custom_Homes_September2021/Images/IMG_3092-e1498581634471-500x376.jpg) ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/family-summer-fun-activities-st-croix-valley) ## [Family Summer Fun Activities in the St. Croix Valley](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/family-summer-fun-activities-st-croix-valley) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Jun 28, 2017 | [Custom Homes](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/custom-homes), [Market Tips](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/market-tips), [New Homes MN](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/new-homes-mn), [Things To Do](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/things-to-do) No matter which side of the St. Croix you find yourself on, there are ample opportunities to get... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/family-summer-fun-activities-st-croix-valley) [![Throwback Thursday: A Lasting part of the New Richmond Community](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/hubfs/Derrick_Custom_Homes_September2021/Images/Old-Blue-982x640.jpg) ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/throwback-thursday-lasting-part-new-richmond-community) ## [Throwback Thursday: A Lasting part of the New Richmond Community](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/throwback-thursday-lasting-part-new-richmond-community) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Jun 22, 2017 | [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), [Uncategorized](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/uncategorized) Digging through some old files, we stumbled upon these gems from 1967. Take a trip down memory lane when newspaper ads and typewriters were major players in how business was done! While many things have certainly changed over... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/throwback-thursday-lasting-part-new-richmond-community) [![Summer Gardening Tips for Your Minneapolis Home](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/hubfs/Derrick_Custom_Homes_September2021/Images/004-627x376.jpg) ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/making-home-beautiful-summer-gardening) ## [Summer Gardening Tips for Your Minneapolis Home](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/making-home-beautiful-summer-gardening) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Jun 8, 2017 | [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), [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) Making your Summer Gardens Work for You Guest Author: Cynthia Jackson Working to make our home... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/making-home-beautiful-summer-gardening) [![Spring is in the Air](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/hubfs/Derrick_Custom_Homes_September2021/Images/370-Meadow-Valley_004-627x376.jpg) ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/spring-is-in-the-air) ## [Spring is in the Air](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/spring-is-in-the-air) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Mar 2, 2017 | [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), [Things To Do](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/things-to-do) If you haven’t heard yet, it is going to be a glorious weekend here in the Twin Cities and... 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