Construction and Remodeling Blog

Real answers for Central Iowa homeowners. Since 2020, Busy Builders has completed 1,285+ projects across Central Iowa, and this blog shares what those jobs teach: costs, permits, timelines, codes, and the mistakes worth avoiding. Every guide is written for Iowa conditions, from the 42 inch frost line to statewide radon levels.

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Completed Projects
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Guides Written for Iowa Homes
Jul 1, 2026

Finishing your basement is one of the smartest ways to add living space in Johnston without changing your home’s footprint. This guide gives real

Jun 30, 2026

Choosing between an open porch and a covered or screened porch is one of the most common outdoor-living decisions Iowa homeowners face. Both add

Jun 29, 2026

Deciding whether to buy an existing home or build new in Ankeny is one of the biggest financial choices you will make. Both paths

Jun 28, 2026

Thinking about finishing your basement this year? It is one of the most cost-effective ways to add living space in Ankeny, but the real

Jun 27, 2026

You have decided on a patio instead of a deck, and now the real choice begins: plain concrete, stamped concrete, or pavers. This guide

Jun 26, 2026

Staring at tired, dated cabinets and not sure whether to reface or rip everything out? This guide gives Iowa homeowners an honest side-by-side comparison,

Jun 25, 2026

Thinking about adding space to your Ankeny home this year? Costs depend heavily on the type of addition, your lot, and how your existing

Jun 24, 2026

Planning a kitchen remodel in Ankeny this year? Costs, cabinet tariffs, and code rules have all shifted. This guide gives Ankeny homeowners the verified

Jun 23, 2026

You want to add a bedroom in your Iowa basement, and you need to know what makes it legal, what it costs, and what