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September 21, 2015
Many people consider curb appeal only when it comes time to sell. But it can add to your own enjoyment as well! Joining Leanne Cusack on CTV News at Noon on September 21st, Amsted Owner Steve Barkhouse brought before and after photos and a variety of materials to discuss ways you can enhance your own home’s curb appeal.
October 15, 2015
“Steve Barkhouse is partied out.
In the last two months, the president of Amsted Design-Build, a Stittsville-based company specializing in custom homes and renovations, has had plenty of reasons to celebrate, including his unprecedented win at the Housing Design Awards on Oct. 3….” Click to continue reading.
September 22, 2015
Amidst a busy awards season and celebrating 25 years in business, staff from Amsted Design-Build and sister company Restore-All Corporation, found time to come together for their annual trip to the Boys & Girls Club of Ottawa’s Camp Smitty. Joined by family and valued trade partners, this year’s team boasted over 50 people who volunteered their time and skills to provide necessary upgrades to the Camp’s aging infrastructure.
November 3, 2015
Amsted was proudly featured in the November Issue of Impact!, the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association’s monthly newsletter. The piece highlighted Amsted’s recent award successes, and features our “25 Acts in 25 Years” initiative, which was designed to give back to the communities who have helped us achieve 25 great years in business.
November 2, 2015
On November 2nd, Amsted Owner Steve Barkhouse joined Leanne Cusack on CTV News at Noon to talk about renovation planning done right! Viewers were first inspired with an attic transformation that would bring the homeowners new-found comfort year-round. Steve then shared some not-so-great photos collected over the years of projects gone wrong!
September 28, 2015
The first ever Reno Tour is coming to Ottawa on October 18th 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!
Amsted will be featuring a 2014 Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association award-winning project, located at 42 Granville Avenue in Westboro. For a sneak peak of this incredible transformation, click here!
Tickets for the tour are just $10, with all proceeds going to Habitat for Humanity. Click here to get your tickets today!
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