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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Guides Written for Iowa Homes
Jun 3, 2026

Families across Central Iowa face the same challenge at different moments. A new baby is coming and the nursery has nowhere to go. An

Jun 2, 2026

Many Central Iowa homeowners planning a kitchen remodel get stuck on one question. Keep the galley layout and update it, or convert to an

Jun 1, 2026

Outdoor kitchens have become one of the most practical upgrades for Des Moines homes. They turn unused backyard space into months of usable living

May 31, 2026

Iowa has one of the highest concentrations of residents 65 and older in the country, and most Iowa homes were built before accessibility was

May 30, 2026
Every home addition in Central Iowa needs a building permit, but each city asks for something different. Here is what six metro cities require,
May 29, 2026

Ankeny is one of Iowa’s fastest-growing cities, with median home values around $338,000 to $352,000 and a median household income of about $106,603. A

May 28, 2026

Des Moines homeowners preparing to sell in 2026 face a wide market. The city of Des Moines median sits around $208,000, while suburbs like

May 27, 2026

Waukee is one of the fastest-growing cities in the Midwest, and Waukee backyards are some of the largest and most underused in the Des

May 26, 2026

Most Iowa homeowners want to stay in their current home as they age. The question is whether their home can keep up. This guide