Oct 12, 2026
A badly finished basement is a different project from a bare one. What is behind the walls, what to keep, and when to strip
Oct 7, 2026
County permits instead of city, a septic system and a well instead of utilities. What a rural lot in Dallas or Madison County really
Oct 5, 2026
Moving plumbing, adding circuits or opening a wall means a permit. Here is what Johnston, Clive and Waukee each require for a kitchen remodel.
Sep 30, 2026
Winter is one of the best times to finish a basement in Central Iowa. What changes: the egress window, deliveries, moisture, radon and the
Sep 28, 2026
How late can you pour a foundation in Story County? The 42-inch frost line, cold-weather concrete costs and what a fall home build start
Sep 25, 2026
Fall is the window to plan an Iowa remodel: start interior work now to finish through winter, and design exterior projects to build in
Sep 24, 2026
What a general contractor does day to day on a Central Iowa home build or addition, what you pay for, and where owner-run projects
Sep 22, 2026
The five ways Central Iowa homeowners pay for a basement finish, what lenders look at, and how to pick the one that fits your
Sep 21, 2026
Iowa’s HF 2297 radon law: what it requires, when it kicks in, and what a passive radon system adds to a new home build