I live in downtown Toronto, where late-spring mornings are still cool but the afternoons warm up fast. My old glasses are scratched, and the selection at nearby stores feels limited. The best online prescription glasses sites show so many frame styles, but I’m unsure how they’ll look on my face without trying them on. I’ve tested a couple of virtual try-on tools, yet the previews don’t seem quite right. Are there any Canadian online retailers with realistic fittings, or should I stick with visiting an optometrist here in the city?
I live in a semi-detached house in Sydney’s Inner West, and it’s early spring. I’ve budgeted to repaint the exterior, but I’m torn between doing it myself or hiring professional painters. I’ve done some DIY painting indoors, but never a whole house. The weather can be unpredictable—last week it rained, and I had to postpone a small test patch. I want the results to last and look professional. For someone in my situation, is house painting better left to pro painters, or can I manage it myself safely and effectively?
Most I’ve contacted don’t seem to do compact yards well. Please help me
Hey Chris, I also experienced that when I had my place painted. I saw streaks and roller marks at first and was a bit concerned. But the painter explained it’s common while the paint settles. Within a couple of days, the walls looked smooth and even. They used effective interior painting techniques and reassured me they'd do touch-ups if needed. In the end, everything turned out great.
This post was edited by Cindy Purvis at July 14, 2025 7:49 PM EDTI recently decided to repaint the exterior of my house in Sydney, but I was worried about the humidity affecting the paint job. The summer air can get quite sticky, and I wasn’t sure if it would interfere with the drying process or cause the paint to bubble. I had heard that high moisture levels could lead to issues like peeling or uneven finishes. As I started planning, I wondered how I could avoid these humidity-related problems. Should I wait for a drier day, or was there something else I could do to ensure the paint would stick properly?