John Merrill Homes

08/25/2026

Thinking about renovating, but already overwhelmed by everything you need to figure out?

You know what you want your home to feel like when it’s finished. Getting from where you are now to that vision is where things can get complicated.

How much should you budget?
What should happen before construction starts?
How do you choose the right team?
Where will you live during major work?
And how do you make sure nothing gets missed at the end?

You don’t have to figure it all out as you go.

Our FREE Printable Home Renovation Checklist walks you through the key considerations before, during, and after your renovation.

Get your free copy today.

👉 https://johnmerrillhomes.com/your-printable-home-renovation-checklist-template/

08/18/2026

If you could start from scratch, what would your dream home look like?

Whatever you’re imagining, seeing what’s possible is a great place to start.

Take a look through our portfolio to be inspired by custom homes and spaces we’ve created.

👉 https://johnmerrillhomes.com/our-portfolio/

08/13/2026

Adam and Roxanna had a great time at the Southeast Building Conference in Orlando!

08/11/2026

You’ve followed Our Home Addition Diaries…

Now, do you want to come inside? 👀

We’ve opened the doors for a look at the finished interior—and SO much has changed.

From a completely reimagined kitchen and cozy fireplace nook to our expanded great room, new wet bar, and some very special design details, these are the spaces we spent months dreaming about while living through the dust and construction.

Come take the full interior tour with us!

https://youtu.be/PlCSxmRpTgo?si=9KowiYuNnU0S99w8

08/04/2026

OK, we’ve kept you waiting long enough… 👀

Our home addition is DONE, and the exterior got quite the transformation, too!

After adding 1,024 square feet and giving the home a fresh West Indies-inspired look, we’re finally ready to show you how it all turned out.

Watch the reveal.

https://youtu.be/oFXzkpF-TlU?si=GAXCOT-lx_QzkWZS

07/28/2026

THE BIG REVEAL IS FINALLY HERE!

If you’ve been following Our Home Addition Diaries, you’ve seen the mud, mayhem, cold showers, and cramped living spaces.

And the dust. So. Much. Dust. 😂

Now you get to see what it was all for.

Our renovation is officially complete, adding 1,024 square feet and transforming the way our family lives, gathers, hosts, and spends time together.

We’re taking you inside the finished kitchen, dining and great rooms, wet bar, guest suite, home office, outdoor living spaces, and more—with plenty of before-and-after photos.

👀Come inside for the BIG REVEAL

Our home renovation is done, we’ve fully occupied every last corner, and we love our home more than ever.

07/21/2026

Delays can happen on any construction project, but many of the most common ones are avoidable.

A little preparation goes a long way toward keeping your build on schedule.

On our blog, we share the biggest causes of custom home delays and what homeowners can do to minimize them.

If you're planning to build in Northeast Florida, this is well worth the read.

👉 https://johnmerrillhomes.com/how-to-avoid-delays-in-custom-home-building/

07/14/2026

Ever saved a photo of a dream kitchen? A stunning porch? A bathroom you'd never want to leave?

Get your inspo and ideas in one place!

Our Inspiration Gallery is packed with real spaces from custom homes we've built across Northeast Florida.

Browse the gallery and discover what's possible: https://johnmerrillhomes.com/our-portfolio/

07/07/2026

The most successful floor plans are built around the way families actually live.

In our latest article, we're sharing:

✔️ The questions every homeowner should ask before choosing a floor plan
✔️ Why open-concept homes are evolving
✔️ Three floor plan trends we're seeing right now
✔️ A real-life example from one of our Ponte Vedra Beach custom homes

Read the full article.

https://johnmerrillhomes.com/how-to-choose-a-floor-plan/