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Amsted is proud and honoured to share that we have been named a finalist for the inaugural Canadian Contractor Outstanding Renovator & Custom Homebuilder Award!
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With 25 years of experience, Amsted President Steve Barkhouse is well known for creating successful renovation projects. Join us for one of our upcoming seminars, and gain valuable information about renovating that will leave you feeling enthusiastic and well-prepared for planning your project.
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Steve Barkhouse joined Leanne Cusack this Halloween, to share spooky stories about bugs and rodents and how you can prevent your own home horror stories.
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The GOHBA Housing Design Awards were held on Saturday night, bringing together the best of the best in housing design in Ottawa. Amsted was proud and excited to accept two awards that evening!
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Creepy crawlies and things that go bump (or squeak) in the night are a homeowner’s worst nightmare. As the temperatures drop and the moisture levels increase, the fall sends crawling insects and nuisance wildlife in search of a more comfortable environment. Here are a few tips to deter critters of all kinds, before they get…
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Amsted was proud to feature a beautiful main floor renovation as one of 6 homes in Ottawa on the 2nd annual GOHBA Reno Tour. If you missed visiting the home in person, we’re pleased to share the before and after photos and project details here! We invite you to take a look through for some beautiful design inspiration.
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Join Steve Barkhouse and Leanne Cusack on CTV News at Noon as they showcase some of the most popular trim options. Steve also shares his best tips on how you can add glamour to your home, without the cost!
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When we think of trim, we often consider baseboards, crown mouldings, and door or window frames. But it’s important not to limit yourself to just these areas, and Steve Barkhouse joins Leanne Cusack on CTV News at Noon to share some before and after photos for inspiration!
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Amsted is seeking a reliable, energetic individual for part-time occasional support.
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By Anita Murray: He did it again! Topping off a 25th anniversary year in which respected renovator Steve Barkhouse and his team at Amsted Design-Build were named both the local and provincial renovator of the year in 2015, the company has managed the difficult feat of repeating as Ontario’s best.
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It has been an exciting month for Amsted, honoured for the second consecutive year as Ontario Renovator of the Year by the Ontario Home Builders’ Association.
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Every year staff from Amsted Design-Build and Restore-All Corporation make time to come together and volunteer for a weekend at Camp Smitty, a Boys & Girls Club of Ottawa initiative that ensures kids of all means have access to the summer camp experience.
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Anita Murray shares details on the five local companies whose projects were named finalists for the Ontario Home Builders’ Association Awards of Distinction.
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We are very proud to announce that Amsted has been nominated as a finalist in this year’s provincial and local awards!
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The Ottawa Fall Home Show is the ultimate authority on all things design, entertaining and home improvement. Amsted is excited to showcase at booth 1820, and we’d love to meet you there!
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The second annual Reno Tour is coming to Ottawa on October 16th from 11am – 4pm. If you’re in the market for a renovation, need a little design inspiration, or are just looking for a Sunday activity, please join us!
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With 25 years of experience, Amsted President Steve Barkhouse is well-known for creating successful renovation projects. Have a look through our website to find photos and testimonials of clients who have created their unmistakable home. Now it’s your turn! We’re back after the summer with our popular seminar series, where you can gain valuable information…
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In cooperation with GuildQuality, Qualified Remodeler identified 60 companies who are leading the way with client satisfaction. Amsted is proud to have been named to that list! And even more, we are the only Canadian company to appear!
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Amsted is proud of our partnership with the Ottawa Business Journal, through their Market Leaders campaign.
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Looking for design inspiration as you plan an upcoming renovation project? Take a look through our Project Gallery to find home improvement ideas that will help define your priorities and style. We have recently updated the gallery with several new renovation projects throughout the Ottawa area, Check it out here!
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Steve Barkhouse joins Leanne Cusack on CTV News at Noon, sharing tips and tricks on our most common home renovation project – painting!
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Steve Barkhouse joins Leanne Cusack on CTV News at Noon, sharing the beautiful main floor renovation of a home in the Glebe. This video highlights the impact paint choices and colour schemes can have on a space.
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Amsted is a proud sponsor and participant of the Capital One Race for Kids, helping to raise funds to send more kids to Camp Smitty. On a beautiful Saturday our team made the drive up to camp to man our checkpoint and run in the race and we had a GREAT day!
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Hospice Care Ottawa hosted their 10th annual Girls Night Out on Friday, May 27th, and Amsted was thrilled to join the party as “Glitz & Glam” sponsor again this year.
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