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Not only is it a buyer?s market, but rent prices are increasing steadily and interest rates are expected to increase sometime in the 2016. Read below or click to go to site which will tell... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/purchase-new-home-2016) [![Having a Happy Kitchen in Minnesota](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/hubfs/Derrick_Custom_Homes_September2021/Images/kitchen-627x376.jpg) ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/having-a-happy-kitchen) ## [Having a Happy Kitchen in Minnesota](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/having-a-happy-kitchen) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | May 9, 2019 | [Custom Homes](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/custom-homes), [DIY Tips](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/diy-tips) Function and Style-A Happy Kitchen has Both! by Stephanie Schley The kitchen is now the showpiece... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/having-a-happy-kitchen) [![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) ## [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) ## [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) ## [Home Staging](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/home-staging) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Oct 1, 2018 | [DIY Tips](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/diy-tips), [Market Tips](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/market-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) Dress your Home for Real Estate Success! It is important to remember that you are selling your home, not your stuff. You want to take yourself out of the picture and let your house shine in it’s very best light. Potential... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/home-staging) ## [Three Home Updates that Pay Off](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/three-home-updates-that-pay-off) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | May 29, 2018 | [DIY Tips](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/diy-tips), [Market Tips](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/market-tips), [Things To Do](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/things-to-do) Whether you’re looking to sell or stay, check out these three home updates that will increase the value of your home without breaking the bank! Making some small or sometimes larger improvements immensely helps the value... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/three-home-updates-that-pay-off) [![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) [![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) [![Grout Maintenance Tips for Homes in Wisconsin](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/hubfs/Derrick_Custom_Homes_September2021/Images/2949-Nybeck-Ave-S-54-e1517943497506.jpg) ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/good-to-your-grout) ## [Grout Maintenance Tips for Homes in Wisconsin](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/good-to-your-grout) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Feb 7, 2018 | [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) Tips to care for and extend the life of your tile and grout Ceramic Tile should be cleaned and... 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