by Paul | Mar 13, 2014 | About, Blog, Home Page Top
This year’s Calgary Home and Garden show was a great success, with the event organizers reporting there were more than 59,000 attendees! We think it had something to do with the -30+ degree weather. Tamlin made tons of new connections and was able to even meet a...
by Paul | Feb 26, 2014 | About, Blog, Home Page Top
Thanks to everyone who came out to the BC Home & Garden Show last weekend. We made lots of great connections and had a blast. We think the snow actually helped with attendance as there was a great turnout. Tamlin shared a booth with Bradbury Architecture this...
by Paul | Feb 5, 2014 | About, Blog, Home Page Top
Tamlin Homes found out last fall that we were a finalist in the Georgie Awards for Best Custom Home Valued Between $750,000-$1,500,000. We were so proud of this achievement, as even being voted a finalist among the large amount of entries, was an accomplishment. Then...
by Paul | Jan 21, 2014 | About, Blog, Home Page Top
Tamlin Homes participated in several trade shows every year. We find it is a great way to connect with new clients, gather market information, talk to our suppliers, and meet up with past clients who are now considered friends. Come out and visit our booth! We will be...
by Paul | Dec 2, 2013 | About, Blog, Home Page Top
The cabin on Cortes Island is just about complete now. The homeowners anticipate completion in the next few weeks and are very happy with the crew that has constructed this cabin. Tamlin supplied the weather tight lock up shell and some interior finishes such as the...
by Paul | Nov 28, 2013 | About, Blog, Home Page Top
Tamlin Homes Newsletter November 2013 Tamlin Homes NewsletterNovember 2013 Welcome to the Fall Newsletter! Thanks for reading our Fall newsletter! In this issue you will find: Myths regarding house ‘Packages’ The “HPO” Home Warranty (for B.C....
by Paul | Oct 29, 2013 | About, Blog, Home Page Top
This customized version of our Clear Lake plan was shipped to Denver, Colorado in September via two 53 foot flat decks, and the builder is now working on interior finishing. Did you know that you can import a house package to the United States with no tax or duty? The...
by Paul | Oct 8, 2013 | About, Blog, Home Page Top
The Harrison Mills custom timber frame project is progressing nicely. The footings are in and the foundation is poured. The homeowners are also building several barns and outbuildings for this working organic vegetable farm, including a vegetable storage facility,...
by Paul | Oct 3, 2013 | Blog, Home Page Top
Progress is great on this major renovation and the homeowners are very pleased with how smoothly everything is going. We couldn’t have asked for better weather for this project either! Now that the weather has turned in to fall rain and wind, the interior...
by Paul | Oct 1, 2013 | About, Blog, Home Page Top
The homeowners are thrilled with everything about their ‘DREAM’ home! They are settled in now and enjoying all the planning, work, and excitement that has built up over the last year. This modern contemporary custom family home stands out and the...
by Paul | Sep 26, 2013 | About, Blog, Home Page Top
Tamlin is an active participant on the Houzz.com site. We update our projects regularly, and keep our profile active and relevant. Houzz is an excellent resource for decorating ideas, appliance information, design concepts, builders, renovators, woodworkers, and just...
by Paul | Sep 11, 2013 | About, Blog, Home Page Top
Tamlin has just started a brand-new custom hybrid timber frame project in Harrison Mills. A hybrid timber frame is an excellent option for our clients that want ‘some’ timber frame, but also want the design flexibility of a traditionally framed home. This...
by Paul | Sep 6, 2013 | About, Blog, Home Page Top
Tamlin’s 5,000 ft2 custom timber frame home is just about complete. The interior finishing in this family home is second to none. No detail has been overlooked and every detail was finished to perfection. The homeowners are very pleased with every inch of this...
by Paul | Aug 29, 2013 | About, Blog, Home Page Top
Tamlin’s Burnaby renovation / in-law suite is nearing completion. The homeowners are very pleased with how it has turned out, and how smoothly the project has gone. They specifically did not want to add on a giant overpowering suite that towered over the...
by Paul | Aug 26, 2013 | About, Blog, Home Page Top
This is a full renovation that is underway on Thetis Island now. Tamlin has built on Thetis before and is very familiar with remote island access and the logistics of such builds. We also have an amazing transportation company that we use for all of our remote builds....