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Derrick Custom Homes is getting our model homes ready for... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/kitchen-cabinet-trends-2023) [![7 Common Mistakes to Avoid in Building a Home Addition](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/hubfs/7%20Common%20Mistakes%20to%20Avoid%20in%20Building%20a%20Home%20Addition.png) ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/common-mistakes-to-avoid-in-building-a-home-addition) ## [7 Common Mistakes to Avoid in Building a Home Addition](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/common-mistakes-to-avoid-in-building-a-home-addition) by [ Derrick Custom Homes ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/derrick-custom-homes) | Dec 12, 2022 | [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) As we watch the leaves fall from the trees and are busy raking them up, we need to think about what needs to be done before the temperatures and snow start falling. Derrick Custom Homes is getting our model homes ready for... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/common-mistakes-to-avoid-in-building-a-home-addition) [![The Hills of Spring Creek Project Spotlight](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/hubfs/The%20Hills%20of%20Spring%20Creek%20Project%20Spotlight.png) ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/the-hills-of-spring-creek-project-spotlight) ## [The Hills of Spring Creek Project Spotlight](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/the-hills-of-spring-creek-project-spotlight) by [ Derrick Custom Homes ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/derrick-custom-homes) | Sep 12, 2022 | [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/the-hills-of-spring-creek-project-spotlight) [![Lake Ridge Crossing Project Spotlight](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/hubfs/Lake%20Ridge%20Crossing%20Family%20Photo.png) ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/lake-ridge-crossing-project-spotlight) ## [Lake Ridge Crossing Project Spotlight](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/lake-ridge-crossing-project-spotlight) by [ Derrick Custom Homes ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/derrick-custom-homes) | Jul 29, 2022 | [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) After life on the road traveling with Cirque du Soleil for 25 years, Robert and Kristina were ready to set down roots and enjoy... 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Come meet Ron Derrick, president of Derrick Custom Homes,... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/meet-the-builder-event) [![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) ## [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) ## [5 Reasons to Build New in Minneapolis](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/5-reasons-to-build-new) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Oct 2, 2018 | [Communities](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/communities), [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), [New Homes WI](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/new-homes-wi) 5 Reasons to Build New Over the years, one of the questions I am often asked by our clients is “why?? build new especially recently when the cost difference between existing homes and new homes today appears to be at one... 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