Lynn Underwood
Reporter | Homes
Phone: 612-673-7619
E-mail: lynn.underwood@startribune.com
Lynn Underwood is a reporter for the Saturday Homes section.
Recent content from Lynn Underwood
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Wintry welcome
Sellers can lure potential buyers inside by making a good first impression outside. Here are some quick and easy ways to improve a home's curb appeal during the gray days ahead.
Nov 7, 2009 -
Dollars for distressed homes
Sabers paid $107,000 for the two-bedroom house, which had previously sold for $169,850 in 2003, and added in $10,000 to pay for improvements. But there was a catch: To meet the rehab loan requirements, Sabers had to hire a licensed contractor and bring the home up to FHA standards within six months.
Oct 28, 2009 -
Joseph Nash, concentration camp survivor, dies
Coming to the U.S. after the war, he eventually came to Minneapolis, where he started a hat-making business.
Oct 11, 2009 -
Back to the '50s
Retro rules in a Robbinsdale rambler that celebrates rather than turns its back on its midcentury modern design.
Oct 11, 2009 -
Farmhouse revival
Rural retreat captures the simple spirit of the farm with an eye on modern sustainability.
Oct 3, 2009 -
Storied homes of Lake Minnetonka
Whenever Bette Jones Hammel took friends for a boat ride around Lake Minnetonka, they would pepper her with questions about the head-turning homes on the big lake's many bays.
Sep 26, 2009 -
Gables by Graves
Michael Graves admits the house he designed in Minnetonka in 1998 "doesn't have a wow factor." But the home, now on the market for $1.295 million, is still a standout.
Sep 12, 2009 -
Back to nature
When they were kids, Jennifer and Pascal Dalseth spent lazy days canoeing, fishing and building bonfires on separate lakes in the Twin Cities. As adults, they wanted their kids to have the same kind of experience.
Sep 5, 2009 -
Staying in character
By adding just 300 square feet, a modest and historic St. Paul house retains its charm but lives larger. You can tour it in the upcoming Remodelers Showcase and Parade of Homes.
Sep 3, 2009 -
Rain gardens 101
To start a rain garden, you don't need much more than a shovel, a bit of ground and a few plants. Here's a quick guide to getting a rain garden growing.
Aug 26, 2009
