--- title: Home Building & Remodeling Blog MN and WI | Derrick Custom Homes | Uncategorized (3) description: Uncategorized | 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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[Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/3540-2) [![We say Goodbye](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/hubfs/Derrick_Custom_Homes_September2021/Images/goodbye-627x376.jpg) ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/we-say-goodbye) ## [We say Goodbye](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/we-say-goodbye) by [ Derrick Custom Homes ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/derrick-custom-homes) | Jan 30, 2018 | [Uncategorized](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/uncategorized) Mary Ann Derrick It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to Mary Ann Derrick. This matriarch... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/we-say-goodbye) ## [Community Spotlight: Willow River Bluffs](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/community-spotlight-willow-river-bluffs) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Jan 15, 2018 | [Communities](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/communities), [New Homes WI](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/new-homes-wi), [Uncategorized](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/uncategorized) Welcome to Willow River Bluffs Welcome to Derrick’s newest development,  Willow River Bluffs community. Nestled among the pines southwest of New Richmond, Wisconsin, this development offers the rural feel while being only... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/community-spotlight-willow-river-bluffs) [![Building Healthy Habits and Goal Setting in 2018](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/hubfs/Derrick_Custom_Homes_September2021/Images/2018%20Healthy%20Habits-627x376.jpg) ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/2018-healthy-habits) ## [Building Healthy Habits and Goal Setting in 2018](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/2018-healthy-habits) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Jan 2, 2018 | [DIY Tips](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/diy-tips), [Things To Do](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/things-to-do), [Uncategorized](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/uncategorized) Liftbridge Yoga Check out Liftbridge Yoga studio in New Richmond! 2018 Healthy Habits: Six Steps... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/2018-healthy-habits) [![New Year, New Gear](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/hubfs/Derrick_Custom_Homes_September2021/Images/silestone-e1514915830807.jpg) ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/new-year-new-gear) ## [New Year, New Gear](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/new-year-new-gear) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Jan 2, 2018 | [Uncategorized](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/uncategorized) Check out the newest and smoothest products for 2018! We love to show off awesome products our... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/new-year-new-gear) [![Derrick Custom Homes Employee Spotlight: Megan](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/hubfs/Derrick_Custom_Homes_September2021/Images/Megan-Carstensen-400x376.jpg) ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/employee-spotlight-3) ## [Derrick Custom Homes Employee Spotlight: Megan](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/employee-spotlight-3) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Jan 2, 2018 | [Uncategorized](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/uncategorized) Rapid Fire Questions Packers or Vikings? Skol Favorite hobby? Being with my family and boating on... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/employee-spotlight-3) [![Exciting things are coming!](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/hubfs/Derrick_Custom_Homes_September2021/Images/exciting-things.jpg) ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/exciting-things-are-coming) ## [Exciting things are coming!](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/exciting-things-are-coming) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Dec 21, 2017 | [Uncategorized](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/uncategorized) Stay tuned for some exciting things coming in the new... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/exciting-things-are-coming) [![Derrick through the Years](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/hubfs/Derrick_Custom_Homes_September2021/Images/derrick-hoizontal.svg) ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/derrick-through-the-years) ## [Derrick through the Years](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/derrick-through-the-years) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Dec 20, 2017 | [employees](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/employees), [Uncategorized](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/uncategorized) Derrick through the years... As we close out 2017 and our 50th anniversary year, we can’t... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/derrick-through-the-years) ## [2017 Holiday Events in the St. Croix Valley](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/things-to-do-in-the-st-croix) by [ Sarah Jackson ](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/author/sarah-jackson) | Dec 4, 2017 | [Communities](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/communities), [Things To Do](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/things-to-do), [Uncategorized](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/tag/uncategorized) This Christmas season brings ample opportunities to get out and enjoy the winter time festivities. We’ve listed a few nuggets for you in and around the St. Croix Valley. Let us know where you’ll be spreading the... [Read More](https://www.derrickcustomhomes.com/our-blog/things-to-do-in-the-st-croix) ## [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) ## [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... 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