--- title: "Blake Daniels - Busy Builders" url: "https://busybuildersiowa.com/author/blake-daniels/" --- # Blake # Daniels #### Blake Daniels At a young age, Blake knew he wanted to build dreams for more than just his family. Establishing Busy Builders in 2020, Blake set out to partner with the area's most affordable and trustworthy contractors in order to build a dream team that can handle any-sized dream project in any area of Iowa. Whether it's flipping a bathroom in a few weeks or building your dream home, Busy Builders is here to help your dreams come to life! [August 4, 2026](https://busybuildersiowa.com/what-does-a-general-contractor-charge-in-iowa/) | By [Blake Daniels](https://busybuildersiowa.com/author/blake-daniels/) ### [What Does a General Contractor Charge in Iowa? Fees, Markups, and What You Get](https://busybuildersiowa.com/what-does-a-general-contractor-charge-in-iowa/) Hiring a general contractor is one of the biggest financial decisions in any construction or remodeling project, and the fee they charge is often the least understood part of... [August 3, 2026](https://busybuildersiowa.com/wet-bar-costs-in-an-iowa-basement/) | By [Blake Daniels](https://busybuildersiowa.com/author/blake-daniels/) ### [Wet Bar Costs in an Iowa Basement: Plumbing, Permits, and the Slab-Cut Question](https://busybuildersiowa.com/wet-bar-costs-in-an-iowa-basement/) A wet bar turns a basement into a real gathering space, but the sink that makes it “wet” is also what makes it cost two to three times more... [July 31, 2026](https://busybuildersiowa.com/deck-building-costs-johnston-clive-iowa-2026/) | By [Blake Daniels](https://busybuildersiowa.com/author/blake-daniels/) ### [Deck Building Costs in Johnston and Clive, Iowa: What to Expect in 2026](https://busybuildersiowa.com/deck-building-costs-johnston-clive-iowa-2026/) A new deck adds living space to an Iowa home, and the cost depends on your suburb and material. This guide breaks down deck costs in Johnston and Clive... [July 30, 2026](https://busybuildersiowa.com/opening-up-your-floor-plan-in-iowa-costs-code/) | By [Blake Daniels](https://busybuildersiowa.com/author/blake-daniels/) ### [Opening Up Your Floor Plan in Iowa: Costs, Code, and What Contractors Miss](https://busybuildersiowa.com/opening-up-your-floor-plan-in-iowa-costs-code/) Knocking down a wall to open up your home is one of the most transformative remodels you can make, and one of the easiest to get wrong. The cost... [July 29, 2026](https://busybuildersiowa.com/small-bathroom-remodel-costs-in-iowa-budget/) | By [Blake Daniels](https://busybuildersiowa.com/author/blake-daniels/) ### [Small Bathroom Remodel Costs in Iowa: What You Can Do With a Tight Budget](https://busybuildersiowa.com/small-bathroom-remodel-costs-in-iowa-budget/) A small bathroom is the easiest room to update on a budget, if you spend in the right places. This guide breaks down what a small bathroom remodel costs... [July 28, 2026](https://busybuildersiowa.com/bathroom-addition-cost-in-iowa-home-in-2026/) | By [Blake Daniels](https://busybuildersiowa.com/author/blake-daniels/) ### [Bathroom Addition Cost in Iowa: Adding a Bathroom to Your Home in 2026](https://busybuildersiowa.com/bathroom-addition-cost-in-iowa-home-in-2026/) Adding a bathroom is one of the most useful upgrades a home can get, especially an older Iowa home with only one full bath. The cost, though, depends almost... [July 27, 2026](https://busybuildersiowa.com/whole-house-remodel-costs-in-iowa-guide-2026/) | By [Blake Daniels](https://busybuildersiowa.com/author/blake-daniels/) ### [Whole House Remodel Costs in Iowa: City by City Guide for 2026](https://busybuildersiowa.com/whole-house-remodel-costs-in-iowa-guide-2026/) A whole house remodel is one of the largest investments a homeowner makes, and the price swings widely depending on what you mean by “whole house” and where in... [July 24, 2026](https://busybuildersiowa.com/kitchen-remodel-timeline-iowa-how-long-2026/) | By [Blake Daniels](https://busybuildersiowa.com/author/blake-daniels/) ### [Kitchen Remodel Timeline in Iowa: How Long Does It Take in 2026?](https://busybuildersiowa.com/kitchen-remodel-timeline-iowa-how-long-2026/) Wondering how long your kitchen will be out of commission? A kitchen remodel in Iowa runs longer than most expect, and the reason is usually sitting in a cabinet... [July 23, 2026](https://busybuildersiowa.com/how-much-does-a-room-addition-cost-timelines/) | By [Blake Daniels](https://busybuildersiowa.com/author/blake-daniels/) ### [How Much Does a Room Addition Cost in Des Moines? Budgets, Timelines, and Permits](https://busybuildersiowa.com/how-much-does-a-room-addition-cost-timelines/) Adding a room is one of the most practical ways to get the space your family needs without moving. The hard part is pinning down a budget, because a... 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