STARTING POINT

ST KILDA 5C/12 Marine Parade $360,000-$400,000 Auction 1.30pm, October 24 Agent Century 21 Wilson Pride, 9536 5621 Melway 58 A11

Disabled Bathroom Botch-up

TWO years ago, Penny Edwards thought all her prayers had been answered.

Impressive Bathroom

GLENDALE $259,950 Address: 8 Stephens Avenue. House: Weatherboard and tile on a 478 square metre block. Inspection: 1pm-1.30pm today or by appointment. Agent: Luke Hudson, Dowling Real Estate, Shortland, 0411536645.

Caveman Cometh

Guy Pearce emerges from his cave to discuss Buddhism, copping abuse and retiling the bathroom. Garry Maddox reports.

Behold, My Beautiful Bathroom ... Finally!

A wet-behind-the-ears home owner discovers the trials and tribulations of a building project. He now knows the true meaning of "No worries, mate, she'll be right"

A Home In The Heights

A WELL-maintained Hardiplank and tile house on a 577sq metre block at Adamstown Heights is selling for $139,950. The house offers polished timber flooring on the upper level, terracotta tiling downstairs, internal access to the downstairs laundry, ample storage, off-street parking for two cars, a

Experience Counts

Getting a professional to complete your tiling is of utmost importance, according to Troy Mountford. Mr Mountford and his partner David Lyons don't say this lightly - the comment stems from a belief that tiles are forever and a botched job can be heartbreaking. ``Once tiles are laid, they are

Faulty Towers

Costs soar as construction problems hit Sydney's high rises, writes Harvey Grennan. Up to $15 million per building is being spent rectifying construction problems in Sydney's rash of new apartment buildings. While the Premier, Bob Carr, has called for better design of city apartment blocks -

Artistic Interest

AREAS of paving and tiling at this smart Lakelands house have been embellished with art by its co-owner, the accomplished potter Vesna Majchrzak. It is because of her art interests that the house is up for sale at $367,500. Mrs Majchrzak, her husband, Ron, and their children, plan to travel to

Balancing Capital <p>and Enjoyment

Generations of paint and mould have been peeled from the blackened inner walls of Rod and Lisa Hughes' two bedroom brick terrace house in North Fitzroy, Melbourne over the past few years. Purchasing the property in 1991 for $143,000, the couple estimate they have spent approximately $65,000 renov

So Long, It's Been Good To Know You

With their building work almost complete, the Hendersons can offer some practical advice. THE story so far: ABC newsreader Ian Henderson, his wife, Sue, and children Tom and Angus are reaching the end of the renovation to their Elwood home. The work has consisted of two bedrooms, a bathroom and a

Buyers Join Queue For Woollahra's National Trust Gem

ONE of Woollahra's earliest homes, built in Queen Street - then Piper Street- and now sub-divided, will be auctioned on July 21. The home is believed to have been built in the early to mid-1800s because of the pattern of slate tiling on the roof. It is also classified by the National Trust. <