Tam Pham

Podcast: See the Amazing Before and After Photos of This Junius Heights Home’s Renovation

By Shelby Skrhak / January 21, 2024 /

“Oh wow, this is really bad,” Tam Pham recalled saying when she first walked into the 1915 home at 714 N. Beacon Street in Lakewood. The general contractor can’t say she wasn’t warned. “Structure is in poor condition; do not enter,” the listing agent noted in MLS. “Significant amount of work would need to be…

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Podcast: How the “Steel Toe Stiletto” Is Turning Shanties Into Showhomes

By Shelby Skrhak / January 16, 2024 /

Join Dallas Dirt host Candy Evans in a captivating interview with Tam Pham, the visionary founder of “Steel Toe Stiletto.” In this episode, we delve into the intricate world of historic home preservation, exploring the challenges and triumphs that come with restoring Dallas’ architectural gems. Tam Pham, a seasoned general contractor, shares insights into the…

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Junius Heights Brings Back Its Popular Restoration Home Tour And We’re Giving Away Tickets

By Joanna England / November 2, 2022 /

When I lived in Junius Heights, the area was still knee-deep in transition. One brilliantly restored Craftsman bungalow could be seen right next to an almost falling down Prairie-style home that was converted to a four-plex. To say that the neighborhood has come a long way since then would be the understatement of the year.…

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This Award-Winning Craftsman is The Sweetest Home in Munger Place

By Karen Eubank / February 18, 2022 /

Can you blame us for being sweet on this Munger Place Craftsman for years? To be considered as a Sweetest Homes in Dallas-Fort Worth, a home had to be listed during the period between Jan. 1 and Dec. 31 of 2021 and be, well, sweet! This classic Munger Place Craftsman has all the ingredients we…

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Preservation Dallas Awards Steel Toe Stiletto for the Fourth Time!

By Karen Eubank / April 15, 2021 /

Each year, the Preservation Dallas awards are such an inspiration. With annual submissions that range from residential to commercial, from schools and barns to churches and theaters, they are always exciting. But what we all can relate to most is a historic home, and this Preservation Achievement Award winner at 5307 Worth St. is one…

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