https://saraconstruction.ca/blog/ Guides on stucco and exterior work, flooring, tile, drywall and plaster, painting, carpentry and project planning from Sara Construction. en-ca https://saraconstruction.ca/blog/how-to-prepare-for-a-renovation-estimate/ https://saraconstruction.ca/blog/how-to-prepare-for-a-renovation-estimate/ Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:30:00 -0400 The right photos, a few measurements and clear priorities help you get an accurate, comparable estimate faster. Here’s a simple checklist. https://saraconstruction.ca/blog/eifs-or-stucco-how-to-tell/ https://saraconstruction.ca/blog/eifs-or-stucco-how-to-tell/ Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:30:00 -0400 They can look almost identical from the street, but EIFS and traditional stucco are built differently — and that changes how they should be repaired. https://saraconstruction.ca/blog/choosing-the-right-floor/ https://saraconstruction.ca/blog/choosing-the-right-floor/ Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:30:00 -0400 A room-by-room guide to the four most popular floor types — how they wear, where they work best and what each one needs underneath. https://saraconstruction.ca/blog/planning-a-bathroom-tile-project/ https://saraconstruction.ca/blog/planning-a-bathroom-tile-project/ Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:30:00 -0400 From choosing tile to waterproofing and grout, here is what happens during a bathroom tile project — and the decisions you’ll want to make early. https://saraconstruction.ca/blog/drywall-finish-levels-explained/ https://saraconstruction.ca/blog/drywall-finish-levels-explained/ Sun, 27 Sep 2026 13:30:00 -0400 Level 0 to Level 5 — what each drywall finish level means, where it’s used and why it matters for paint and lighting. https://saraconstruction.ca/blog/why-surface-preparation-matters-for-paint/ https://saraconstruction.ca/blog/why-surface-preparation-matters-for-paint/ Sun, 20 Sep 2026 13:30:00 -0400 Peeling, flashing and visible patches almost always trace back to preparation. Here’s what proper prep involves — inside and out. https://saraconstruction.ca/blog/baseboards-casings-and-doors/ https://saraconstruction.ca/blog/baseboards-casings-and-doors/ Sat, 12 Sep 2026 13:30:00 -0400 Trim is a small part of the budget with a big effect on how finished a room feels. Here’s how to choose profiles, sizes and doors.