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 By refinishing solid wood cabinets, replacing outdated flooring, removing the popcorn ceiling, and adding modern lighting, Great Northern Builders delivered a fresh, updated kitchen while preserving recently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
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
Our Summer Intern – Mackie Bogh
Melanie Merz
September 29, 2023
We are wishing our summer intern Mackie Bogh a great upcoming school year! Mackie was a carpentry apprentice this summer and will be studying building trades at the Sanford Regional Technical program this fall. One of the projects Mackie worked on was building a new shed for SoBo Central. Mackie presented the new shed project at the Acton Fair last
Vintage Charm Kitchen
Melanie Merz
September 29, 2023
This Southern Maine kitchen remodel transformed an early 1900s home from a closed-off, outdated layout into a modern open concept kitchen designed for today’s lifestyle. By removing an unused doorway, installing a new Thermador gas range, and creating a functional butler’s pantry, Great Northern Builders improved both flow and functionality while preserving the home’s historic charm. The end result transformed
Above Garage Bonus Room
Melanie Merz
August 16, 2023
Thinking about finishing the raw space above your garage? It’s not as straightforward as a standard room remodel. Look inside this incredible transformation where we turned raw plywood and basic wiring into a sunlit, inspiring custom art studio, and learn the technical details you need to know before you build.
Antique Home – Fresh Kitchen: Case Study One
Melanie Merz
August 4, 2023
This Southern Maine historic kitchen remodel transformed a 200-square-foot early 1900s home while preserving original architectural details. With four windows and six doorway thresholds limiting wall space, the Great Northern Builders design team created a functional new kitchen layout that blends historic charm with modern convenience. We freshened up the chair rail, wainscoting, older window sashes and refinished the maple
Welcome Allison
Melanie Merz
August 4, 2023
Great Northern Builders is excited to introduce our new Operations Coordinator Allison Perreault. Allison joined the GNB team in early 2023. In Allison’s role as Operations Coordinator, she is essential in supporting all active projects, as well as those in design. Allison often accompanies clients on visits to showrooms to assist with product selections. Allison loves her role as Operations
Open Concept Kitchen
Melanie Merz
June 30, 2023
This Southern Maine kitchen remodel transformed a 1989 split-level home by removing walls and creating a fully open concept layout. By adding structural supports and redesigning the kitchen footprint, Great Northern Builders opened up the main living area and created a contemporary, family-friendly space. The family loved the layout and unique levels of their new home, but the 900 square
Volunteering For Women Build Day
Melanie Merz
April 18, 2023
Great Northern Builders Project Developer Melanie Merz will be out of the office this Thursday May 25th. Melanie will participate in the annual Women Build Day to help raise money, raise awareness, and BUILD, for the Habitat For Humanity of Greater Portland. The Women Build Day is a unique opportunity to spend a day, hands on, helping to build a










