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.

1285+
Completed Projects
Since 2020
Serving Central Iowa
280+
Guides Written for Iowa Homes
Sep 5, 2026
Most Dallas Center basement projects run $30,000 to $76,000. Cost by scope, Iowa egress rules, and why radon testing comes before framing.
Sep 4, 2026
Most Colfax bathroom remodels run $10,000 to $30,000. Cost by tier, small-city permits, and why older homes need a bigger contingency.
Sep 3, 2026
Most Carlisle decks run $8,000 to $32,000. Cost by material, Iowa frost line footing requirements, and why elevation drives price.
Sep 2, 2026
Most Bondurant kitchen remodels run $26,000 to $80,000. Cost by tier, city permits, and why newer homes carry fewer surprises at demolition.
Sep 1, 2026
Home additions in Diamondhead Lake start at $300 per square foot. Cost by type, Iowa frost line rules, and why lake-area utilities take extra
Aug 31, 2026
Most Marshalltown basement projects run $30,000 to $76,000. Cost by scope, the city’s permit process with contracted inspections, and Iowa egress rules.
Aug 30, 2026
Most Huxley kitchen remodels run $26,000 to $80,000. Cost by tier, the city permit process, and where the money actually goes.
Aug 29, 2026
Most Ogden bathroom remodels run $10,000 to $30,000. Cost by tier, city permits, and why older homes need a bigger contingency.
Aug 28, 2026
Most Nevada bathroom remodels run $11,000 to $34,000. Cost by tier, the city permit process, and what to expect in older Story County homes.