Blake Daniels

Blake Daniels-Owner

Blake Daniels

At a young age, Blake knew he wanted to build homes for more families than just his own. He started Busy Builders in 2020 and partnered with trade contractors he trusts. Together they can take on a project of any size across Central Iowa. Whether it's a bathroom refresh finished in a few weeks or a new custom home, Busy Builders is here to help you get it built.
May 15, 2026

Opening up a kitchen in Iowa means choosing between a straightforward $1,500 wall demo and a $15,000-plus structural project, then layering on the full

May 14, 2026

Online basement bar and entertainment room prices range from $1,000 to over $125,000, which is useless for homeowners planning a real Central Iowa project.

May 13, 2026

Sunroom, three-season room, four-season room, patio enclosure. Iowa contractors use these terms for very different projects, and choosing the wrong one costs Central Iowa

May 12, 2026

You have a kitchen that works but looks dated, and you are 60 to 90 days from listing. You already know you should update

May 11, 2026

If you are planning a basement bedroom in Central Iowa, one detail changes everything: the egress window. Skip it or size it wrong, and

May 10, 2026
Home additions in Des Moines start at about $300 per sq ft as a planning estimate. Costs by size, what pushes the price up,
May 9, 2026

Choosing between finishing your basement and building a home addition is one of the biggest decisions Central Iowa homeowners face. Both options create more

May 8, 2026

The conversation usually starts the same way. A parent is getting older. The family wants them nearby but not sharing a kitchen. Someone brings

May 7, 2026

TLDR: Most Central Iowa homeowners spend between $6,000 and $27,000 on an outdoor kitchen in 2026. Budget builds start around $2,000, while luxury setups