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 6, 2026

Most covered-versus-open-deck comparisons are written for a national audience. Iowa is not a national audience market. Des Moines averages 40 to 50 thunderstorm days

May 5, 2026

Walk-in showers dominate every 2026 design trend list. But the “one-tub rule” in real estate is still alive, and in Iowa, where buyer demographics

May 4, 2026

A new bathroom is one of the most requested projects in Central Iowa, and one of the most misunderstood. Here is what it actually

May 3, 2026

Iowa homeowners have been asking about accessory dwelling units for years, and as of July 1, 2025, the legal landscape changed in a meaningful

May 2, 2026

Iowa homeowners searching for “$30,000 kitchen remodel” find two kinds of content: national guides that dismiss the budget as too small, and vague local

May 1, 2026

Iowa homeowners are finishing basements at a faster rate than in previous years, and the reasons have shifted. It is no longer just about

Apr 30, 2026

Every Des Moines buyer eventually faces the same question: build new or buy existing? In 2026, the national data tells one story and the

Apr 29, 2026

Every comparison article online will tell you that two-story homes are 10 to 14 percent cheaper per square foot to build than a ranch.

Apr 28, 2026
How big a custom home $400K builds in Central Iowa, the costs outside the house, and the choices that stretch the budget furthest.