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Interior Remodeling Contractors: Mastering Home Transformations

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Allison Perreault
June 1, 2024

Whether you’re aiming for a sleek modern look, a cozy traditional feel, or something entirely unique, an interior remodeling contractor is your key to unlocking the full potential of your living space. In this post, we are going to explore the invaluable contributions of interior remodeling contractors and how they can turn your renovation dreams into reality. The Expert Touch:
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Designing Without Limits: Building a Custom Hexagon Pavilion for a Local Summer Camp

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Allison Perreault
April 30, 2024

At Great Northern Builders, we thrive on creative challenges—especially the ones that test the limits of traditional building practices. So when a local summer camp reached out with a unique request—to design and build a hexagon-shaped pavilion that could accommodate large groups of campers without any interior support poles—we knew it was a project meant for us. A Vision for
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Waterfront Kitchen Refresh in Dover, NH

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Allison Perreault
April 19, 2024

This Dover, NH kitchen renovation proves you don’t always need a full gut remodel to transform your space. By refreshing cabinetry, upgrading countertops, and refinishing hardwood floors, Great Northern Builders created a high-end kitchen update while maintaining the existing layout. One of the biggest changes was to the existing cabinetry, which received a fresh new look with Sherwin-Williams Gale Force,
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Navigating the Home Renovation Journey: The Beauty of the Completed Drywall Phase

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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
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Eco-Industrial Bathroom Oasis Renovation

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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
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Bathroom Refresh in Cape Neddick Maine

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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
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Bonus Space for Baby

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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
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Bathroom Refresh(es) in South Berwick Maine

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Melanie Merz
December 24, 2023

How a Bathroom Refresh Transformed These Spaces—Without a Full Renovation Not every home project needs to be a total gut job to make a big impact. In this three-bathroom refresh, the homeowners opted for thoughtful, surface-level updates that breathed new life into each space—while preserving the charm and character of the original design. Rather than tearing everything down to the
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Kitchen Refresh

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Melanie Merz
December 1, 2023

This Southern Maine kitchen refresh transformed a dated space without requiring a full kitchen remodel. By refinishing solid wood cabinets, replacing outdated flooring, removing the popcorn ceiling, and adding modern lighting, Great Northern Builders delivered a fresh, updated kitchen while preserving recently installed countertops and appliances. The homeowners had just updated their appliances and countertop relatively recently, so they were
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Fall 2023 Message from the President

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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