Cover story: Fixer-uppers
You COULD sink a lot of money into a ready-to-go condo. Or you could take the plunge and buy a fixer-upper. Find out from three homeowners who gave it a go - and learn from their mistakes, so you don't make your own.

On the cover: Laneice McGee, 28, an employment and training specialist, recently bought her first house. "Owning a new home is one of those things that will take a little patience," she said about making her house into a dream home.

Photo illustration by C. Taylor.

downtime
Threeview: Brew City
Threeview: 'X-Men: The Last Stand'
In your ear: Sybris
Bartender of the week: Paul Block of Red Dot
Found and lost: Fleeting artworks enliven North Ave.
Condensed soup: Festival of short films packs lots into a small package
Percussion concert strikes some chords
Festival watch What's happening June 1 to 4

how we live
New store on the scene: Moto-Scoot
Selling yourself out : Contributing some bodily fluids could help you get a healthy cash flow

in the know
Profile: Corry Biddle Museum administrator learned lessons from humble beginnings
When I was 30 of Mark Eckert: Tapped into the east side

online features
Ask Mom: I think she overheard me and getting rid of drain stench
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