Allison Perreault
April 30, 2024
At Great Northern Builders, we thrive on challenges that push the boundaries of traditional building practices. So when we were tasked with creating a building for a local summer camp in the shape of a hexagon (without support poles in order to maintain an open space for the campers), we were thrilled for the opportunity. A meticulous turnbuckle system provided
Waterfront Kitchen Refresh in Dover, NH
Allison Perreault
April 19, 2024
This Dover Point kitchen didn’t need to be rebuilt from the ground up—it just needed a thoughtful refresh! At Great Northern Builders, we helped bring new life to this space by updating key elements while maintaining the overall layout. The result? A stunning transformation that proves a remodel doesn’t always have to start from scratch. One of the biggest changes
Navigating the Home Renovation Journey: The Beauty of the Completed Drywall Phase
Allison Perreault
March 28, 2024
Embarking on a home remodeling journey is often likened to an adventure, or an “emotional rollercoaster”—a thrilling yet sometimes daunting experience filled with twists, turns, and unexpected discoveries. As a design-build remodeling company, we pride ourselves not only on our craftsmanship, but also on our ability to guide our clients through this exhilarating process. From the initial spark of an
Eco-Industrial Bathroom Oasis Renovation
Melanie Merz
March 21, 2024
This project began as a result of the homeowner recognizing that the shower in their second floor bathroom was not properly waterproofed, causing a leak in the ceiling below. Rather than replace only the subfloor and shower itself, the homeowner decided to expand the scope of work and do a full bathroom renovation. With the Great Northern Builders team, the
Bathroom Refresh in Cape Neddick Maine
Melanie Merz
February 29, 2024
As a part of a larger project, these homeowners wanted to refresh the hallway bathroom that is the primary bathroom for their three young children. The original layout included a partition wall and door that separated the bathtub/shower and toilet from the vanity. This wall and door made the room feel much more cramped than it needed to be. As
Bonus Space for Baby
Melanie Merz
January 18, 2024
When we first met these homeowners, they knew exactly what they wanted to do. They wanted to convert an unfinished space above their garage to create a new nursery space for their growing family. The space above the garage was ample usable square footage, but cutting off half of the space for the nursery left the other half of the
Bathroom Refresh(es) in South Berwick Maine
Melanie Merz
December 24, 2023
The three bathrooms in this home were ready for an update. The homeowners opted to include natural materials and colors including stone in the shower and natural wood vanities. Paints are by C3 In the first bathroom, the homeowner chose a white porcelain floor tile and a SynMar shower surround in ‘Desert Carrara’ with built in bench. The finish on
Kitchen Refresh
Melanie Merz
December 1, 2023
This kitchen refresh project was a welcome update for these homeowners. They were tired of seeing the textured ‘popcorn’ ceiling, the older linoleum flooring, and the cabinets were dated – but solid. The homeowners had just updated their appliances and countertop relatively recently, so they were thrilled to learn that Great Northern Builders could help refresh the existing kitchen cabinets
Fall 2023 Message from the President
Melanie Merz
November 23, 2023
Fall greetings to our friends and neighbors, As GNB winds down its 21st year in business, and we enter the season of Thanksgiving, we are taking a moment to reflect upon our industry and Great Northern Builders’ role in the Seacoast community. Great Northern Builders mission is to “Create Home”. We wake up each day with the goal to improve
Coming in 2024 – REFRESH
Melanie Merz
October 30, 2023
Coming in 2024, Great Northern builders presents REFRESH REFRESH Refresh = Easy Facelifts (that) Revive Everyday Spaces (in your) Home The REFRESH program is a new approach to updating the spaces in your home that have the most impact on your day to day life. When we think of projects that are great candidates for the REFRESH program, we’re thinking