Deck Staining Tips
Has “Stain The Deck” been on your To-Do List all Summer? Now that Fall is here, [...]
Feed Your Lawn
Let’s talk home lawn care. Whether it’s effectively bringing your lawn out of dormancy in the [...]
The Ultimate Debate
Drake Homes builds a wide variety of different home styles throughout the Des Moines area, so we [...]
Lawn Watering Tips
When you love your home, you want it to look great inside and out. Even during [...]
High Performance Homes
High performance homes use the best materials, advanced science, cutting-edge technology and proven building techniques that [...]
Using Starter Homes to Retire
The day has come. You’ve decided to build your forever home. You’re beyond excited for your [...]
Cedar Siding Care
Wood siding is a cool trend and looks great on the exterior of your home. One common [...]
Walkout vs. Daylight vs. Standard Lots
The foundation (excuse the pun) of any home's overall layout is determined by the lot on [...]
Snow Blows
Snow is a funny thing. It ushers in feelings of happiness and holiday cheer, while causing mayhem [...]
ZIP System
It's easy to like any new home on the day you move in, but a builder's methods [...]