Melanie Merz
August 1, 2024
Maya Bogh, President and Owner of Great Northern Builders, was recently interviewed by WGME to provide insight around the efforts of the Maine legislature to enact a builder licensing program. “I’ve heard someone compare our industry in Maine to the wild west and unfortunately that’s true,” Bogh said. “I’m literally begging for this legislation. I’ve been in the industry for
Coastal Kitchen Addition
Melanie Merz
June 28, 2024
This family is famous for hosting large Thanksgiving gatherings, but there was only one problem. Cooking a full turkey dinner for 25 people using only a galley kitchen. This year that will change. Working with Great Northern Builders, the homeowners now have a beautiful 250 square foot space to prepare their family meal. The newer, larger, space includes a cathedral
Design Dreams: Summer 2024’s Home Remodeling Trends
Allison Perreault
June 20, 2024
Summer 2024 is here, and so are the latest home remodeling and design trends to inspire your next project. As a design-build company, we’ve seen several trends becoming increasingly popular through the first half of 2024, and there are a few we can’t get enough of! Focuses on sustainability, wellness, vibrant colors, and a touch of nature, offer timeless choices
Interior Remodeling Contractors: Mastering Home Transformations
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:
Designing Without Limits: Building a Custom Hexagon Pavilion for a Local Summer Camp
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
Waterfront Kitchen Refresh in Dover, NH
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,
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










