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With over 30 years of experience, Amsted is well-known for creating successful renovation projects. We also want to share our knowledge on just how to go about thinking about a renovation. Planning is the key to success! So, we’re back with our popular seminar series, where you will gain valuable information about renovating that will…

We may not be able to gather in a group, but that’s not stopping us from bringing you our popular and FREE renovation seminar! If there’s a reno in your future, the best way to ensure success is to arm yourself with great advice before you start. That’s exactly what our renovation seminar will do.

The best way to have a successful remodelling project is to arm yourself with great advice before you renovate. That’s exactly what our renovation seminar will do. And best of all, it’s FREE!

Are you thinking of renovating? Then you need to attend our free renovation seminar to get advice on the tackle your project the right way. The seminar highlights some of the common elements we see in renovations, typical roadblocks you may face, and acts as your guide to a successful renovation!

The Ottawa Home and Remodelling Show is a huge event that inspires people across the city to turn their houses into a home. Whether they are looking to complete a new build, renovate their existing home, or just get a few ideas, there’s something for everyone.

If you’re thinking of renovating, there are two reasons you need to come see us at this month’s Ottawa Home and Remodelling Show. First, our team will be at booth #1220, so you can stop by and ask all of your questions. And second, Amsted Architectural Designer Greg Simpson is presenting on the main stage,…

When it comes to customers, Amsted has the best of the best. We are honored to have loyal customers who not only trust us again and again to complete their own projects, but who refer us to their friends and family! The highest compliment we can receive is our clients’ referrals. As a token of…

Did you miss our last renovation seminar? If you did, we’re planning another! With a special emphasis on zoning, it’s free and it’s your guide to a successful renovation!

If you’re planning a renovation, get our advice on how to proceed by joining us at our latest reno seminar. Highlighting some of the common elements we see in urban homes, it’s free and it’s your guide to a successful renovation!

A huge part of Amsted’s success is the strong relationships we have developed with our trade partners. That’s why it’s important for us to celebrate and nurture those partnerships. One of the ways we do that is through our annual trade partner barbecue!

How many house-warming parties have you heard of where the mayor stops by? When your “house warming” is the official opening of your newest Living Room Presentation Centre, having Mayor Jim Watson help with the ribbon cutting is all part of the celebration!

If you’re thinking of remodelling, get our renovation advice by joining us at our latest reno seminar. It’s free and it’s your guide to a successful renovation!

If there’s a renovation in your future, there are things you need to know before you renovate. Let us help you overcome the unknown and prepare for success through our popular free seminar, where you will gain valuable information about renovating that will leave you feeling enthusiastic and well-prepared for planning your project.

With 30 years of experience, Amsted is well-known for creating successful renovation projects. We also want to share our knowledge on just how to go about thinking about a renovation. Planning is the key to success! So, we’re back with our popular seminar series, where you will gain valuable information about renovating that will leave…

Certain events can trigger a renovation, like personalizing a recent home purchase or finally having the means to redo that kitchen or bathroom. Whatever your motivation, adding value to your home through a renovation can give you the double benefit of a space you love and a great return on investment. Amsted’s Greg Simpson will…

If you’re thinking about renovating, we want you to check us out, which you can do on the 2018 Reno Tour! The tour is an annual showcase of Ottawa renovation projects and trends now in its fourth year. The idea behind it is to give you an up-close and in-person look at completed projects by…

Join us on Saturday, September 8th to take a tour of our (soon to be) newest “Living Room” Presentation Centre while it is under construction!  

This fun, behind-the-walls look at an Amsted project mid-construction let fellow homeowners see first-hand what goes on before the drywall is installed, giving those considering a renovation of their own a good idea of how and why things like insulation, solid framing and thoughtful design choices impact comfort, energy efficiency and budget.

Our first mid-construction tour last year was such a success that we’re doing it again! For some, the renovation process can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be a mystery. That’s why we offer a tour of an actual renovation in progress, which will be held on Saturday, May 12.

With 28 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 this Spring with our popular seminar series, where you will gain valuable information about renovating…

If you’re thinking about a home renovation, this is one talk you don’t want to miss. Amsted’s president, Steve Barkhouse, will take to the stage at this weekend’s Ottawa Home and Remodelling Show to give you all the advice you need to plan your project.