--- title: Home Building & Remodeling Blog MN and WI | Derrick Custom Homes | Design Tips (3) description: Design Tips | Check out our Blogs on all the tips and tricks 📃 for custom home building and remodeling in the minneapolis and wisconsin area. (3) --- [715-246-2320](tel:715-246-2320) - - - - [![Derrick Custom Homes](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/hs-fs/hubfs/raw_assets/public/Derrick_Custom_Homes_September2021/images/derrick-logo.png?width=300&name=derrick-logo.png "Derrick Custom Homes")](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/) - [Custom Homes ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/custom-homes) - [Available Models](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/homes) - [Sold Models ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/sold-homes) - [Client Homes](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/client-homes) - [Remodeling](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/remodeling) - [Communities](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/communities) - Minnesota - [Hills of Spring Creek (Baytown)](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/communities/hills-of-spring-creek-baytown-mn) - 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) - 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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) # Category: Design Tips (3) ## [2016 Fall Parade of Homes](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/2016-fall-parade-homes) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Sep 12, 2016 | [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), [Parade of Homes](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/parade-of-homes) Derrick Custom Homes’ attention to detail, exceptional craftsmanship and outstanding quality will be displayed during the 2016 BATC Fall Parade of Homes. We are proud to have five homes entered into the parade.? We also have a... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/2016-fall-parade-homes) ## [Benefits of A Custom Home Build Minneapolis (2016)](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/benefits-building-custom-home) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Aug 13, 2016 | [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) When people begin their house hunt, they typically choose between previously owned homes and newly constructed home. While some people like the history and details in an older home, many people feel more comfortable with a new... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/benefits-building-custom-home) ## [Richmond Prairie Condominiums and the Benefits of Condo Living](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/community-profile-richmond-prairie-condominiums-benefits-condo-living) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Jul 16, 2016 | [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) When looking at new homes in New Richmond WI, give a thought to condominium living, similar to those that are offered by Eddie Yan. With communities like Richmond Prairie Condominiums, you get the benefits of spacious,... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/community-profile-richmond-prairie-condominiums-benefits-condo-living) ## [Things to Do This Summer in St. Croix County](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/things-summer-st-croix-county) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Jun 18, 2016 | [Design Tips](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/design-tips), [Things To Do](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/things-to-do) The summer season is starting and with the warmer temperatures comes more free time. With kids out of school for the summer and family vacation time approaching, everyone is looking for fun ways to spend their summer days.... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/things-summer-st-croix-county) ## [Open House at Meadow of Valley of Troy](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/open-house-meadow-valley-troy) by [ Derrick Custom Homes ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/derrick-custom-homes) | Nov 19, 2015 | [Custom Homes](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/custom-homes), [Design Tips](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/design-tips), [Market Tips](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/market-tips) Join Derrick Custom Homes, along with Creative Homes, for their open house at Meadow Valley of Troy which features beautiful new homes in Hudson WI perfect for growing families. This open house for real estate only is sponsored... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/open-house-meadow-valley-troy) ## [2015 Fall Parade of Homes](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/2015-fall-parade-homes) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Sep 19, 2015 | [Custom Homes](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/custom-homes), [Design Tips](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/design-tips), [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/2015-fall-parade-homes) ## [Derrick’s Newest Community Located Near Top Rated School District](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/derricks-newest-community-located-near-top-rated-school-district) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | May 19, 2015 | [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 WI](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/new-homes-wi) Meadow Valley of Troy is a luxury new home in Hudson WI community exclusive to Derrick Custom Homes. This picturesque, quiet neighborhood offers at least one acre homesites that range from the $74’s to $115’s. Meadow Valley of... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/derricks-newest-community-located-near-top-rated-school-district) ## [Model Home Available – 3490 Pete Miller Court N](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/model-home-available-3490-pete-miller-court-n) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Mar 19, 2015 | [Custom Homes](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/custom-homes), [Design Tips](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/design-tips) Welcome to Miller Farms, a picturesque, rural and spacious community set amongst the backdrop of rolling hills and wetlands. Just five minutes from the town of Stillwater and 15 minutes from Woodbury, Miller Farms provides... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/model-home-available-3490-pete-miller-court-n) ## [New Model Home Available Aster Lane MN](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/new-model-home-available-11720-aster-lane) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Feb 19, 2015 | [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), [Market Tips](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/market-tips) The Spring Parade of Homes runs from February 28 to March 29. This wonderful event showcases premier new homes, home builders and communities. Derrick Custom Homes is extremely proud to have one of our homes featured in this... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/new-model-home-available-11720-aster-lane) ## [New Construction Home in North Hudson WI](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tired-clutter-get-organized-new-construction-home) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Jan 19, 2015 | [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) Before your move into a new home you will hopefully purge yourself of excess paper, clothes you cannot wear or do not need any more as well as furniture and miscellaneous items you no longer need. If you don’t want to get... 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