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Every decision will factor into... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/custom-home-cost-eastern-minneapolis-suburbs) [![Top 10 Kitchen Cabinet Trends for 2023](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/hubfs/Blog%20%26%20Email%20Headers%20(2)-1.png) ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/kitchen-cabinet-trends-2023) ## [Top 10 Kitchen Cabinet Trends for 2023](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/kitchen-cabinet-trends-2023) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Dec 13, 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/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 Best Area to Build Your Custom Home in St. Croix Valley](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/hubfs/Blog%20Heading%20Design%20Templates%20DCH-2.png) ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/the-best-area-to-build-your-custom-home-in-st.-croix-valley) ## [The Best Area to Build Your Custom Home in St. Croix Valley](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/the-best-area-to-build-your-custom-home-in-st.-croix-valley) by [ Derrick Custom Homes ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/derrick-custom-homes) | Nov 11, 2022 | [Communities](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/communities), [Custom Homes](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/custom-homes), [Custom Twin Home](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/custom-twin-home), [New Homes WI](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/new-homes-wi) St. Croix Valley is a picturesque location that offers the best combination of open natural spaces and all the city amenities you... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/the-best-area-to-build-your-custom-home-in-st.-croix-valley) [![How Much is an Acreage Home Site in St. Croix County?](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/hubfs/How%20Much%20is%20an%20Acreage%20Home%20Site%20in%20St.%20Croix%20County.png) ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/how-much-is-an-acreage-home-site-in-st.-croix-county) ## [How Much is an Acreage Home Site in St. Croix County?](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/how-much-is-an-acreage-home-site-in-st.-croix-county) by [ Derrick Custom Homes ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/derrick-custom-homes) | Oct 24, 2022 | [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 WI](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/new-homes-wi) With so much to offer its residents, property in St. Croix County is highly sought after, and the average price per acre reflects... 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It could be a simple patio, a screened-in porch with a fireplace, or a fully... 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