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With summer upon us, it’s time to make the most of our outdoor spaces! Joining Leanne Cusack on CTV News at Noon June 16th, Amsted Owner Steve Barkhouse inspired with TWO recent backyard transformations, and then broke down the basics in decking materials (provided by Royal Building Products and Home Depot Kanata).
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Featuring an Arts & Crafts kitchen upgrade and all things LED, Amsted Owner Steve Barkhouse joined Leanne Cusack May 12th on the CTV News at Noon set to discuss the latest in renovation trends.
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Amsted Design-Build has proudly earned a place on the Honour Roll of the Better Business Bureau for promoting trust in the marketplace. Amsted has been an Accredited Business since 2000 with an A+ rating and remains complaint-free in 2014.
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Amsted Design-Build is thrilled to announce that for the fifth consecutive year, we have been awarded the Guildmaster Award with Highest Distinction for exceptional customer service. Over the past few months, GuildQuality reviewed numerous survey responses submitted by customers of Guildmaster candidates. In granting awards, two primary metrics are considered: the percentage of customers who would…
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Amsted Design Build is thrilled to announce that for the fourth consecutive year, we have been awarded the Guildmaster Award with Highest Distinction for exceptional customer service. Over the past few months, GuildQuality reviewed numerous survey responses submitted by Amsted customers. In granting awards, two primary metrics are considered for each candidate: the percentage of…
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On Saturday, March 17th Amsted took home the award for Home Renovation – $500,000 and greater – at the Canadian Home Builders’ Association 69th Annual Conference in Mont Tremblant, Quebec: Congratulations!
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“Everything Home, Design and Renovation.” Metroland Media recently released their Spring 2015 Floor to Ceiling feature. As the name suggests, in this home supplement you will find advice and information on all of the latest home trends. In this feature, Amsted Owner, Steve Barkhouse, was interviewed to discuss all things reno. Read page 12 for his account on how…
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Spring is in the air. With the snow fully melted and warmer temperatures creeping in, it’s time for a little spring cleaning, inside and out! These tips focus on regular homeowner maintenance, helping you create a list of possible repairs that are relatively painless if dealt with now, saving you from even bigger problems in the future.
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As the days get longer and temperatures begin to rise, we can’t help but dream about summer. And summer means construction season in Ottawa! What many people don’t realize is that this is also the perfect time to start planning for your renovation, with most projects taking 2-3 months to develop before construction even begins.…
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After raising their kids in the home, watching them grow up, and then move out, these homeowners were on their own and ready for an upgrade! Watch Steve Barkhouse, Amsted Design-Build Owner and Leanne Cusack, CTV News at Noon, as they discuss the befores and reveal the afters of this spectacular bungalow renovation.
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Steve Barkhouse joined Leanne Cusack on CTV News at Noon to discuss the tools and technology available to review a home prior to renovations, helping to avoid costly unforeseen surprises later on. Also touched upon, the common spring concern of ice damming. Photos demonstrate the benefits of using a roof rake.
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Amsted Design-Build is proud to support the West-End art scene, as community artists open their studios for the Kanata Artists Studio Tour. Held the first weekend in May, the tour takes you from one end of Kanata to the other, visiting 12 studios and browsing over 15 artists’ wares. If you’re in the market for a…
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The start of a new year represents many things to many people. On January 12th, Amsted Design-Build President Steve Barkhouse joined Leanne Cusack on CTV News at Noon to discuss how this can affect our homes this winter. For many, the start of the year represents a clean slate – the chance to try something…
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The start of a new year represents many things to many people. On January 12th, Steve Barkhouse joined Leanne Cusack on CTV News at Noon to discuss how this can influence and affect our homes this winter.
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Winter is in full force! And while milder days are a great reprieve from the cold, followed up with a return to the freezing cold can create dangerous slip hazards not only on city sidewalks and roads, but also on personal driveways and walkways. The last thing anyone wants is to slip and fall or…
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“Celebrating its 25th year in business. Impressive. Receiving more awards than any other company from the local home building construction industry. Awesome. Being the first Canadian company to be a finalist in the prestigious Fred Case Remodeling Entrepreneur of the Year Award. Priceless.“ On a warm summer morning in July, John Curry of the Stittsville…
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Steve Barkhouse, owner of Amsted Construction, will be on CTV News at Noon with Leanne Cusack Thursday, April 26 discussing where you should update your home and what should be on your spring checklist. The show will be aired from one of Amsted’s recent renovation projects – thank you to the proud owners for allowing…
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Amsted was featured with a full page article in the community newspaper Kitchissippi Times on May 3, 2012. (Amsted’s “Living Room” is located in the Westboro / McKellar Heights area of Ottawa.) Please take a look! Kitchissippi Times Article
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Steve Barkhouse, owner of Amsted Design-Build appeared on CTV News at Noon with Leanne Cusack on March 6th to discuss basement renovations! They first took us through a recent renovation project, where modest changes were used to maximize the basement and add value to the home. Click here for Segment 1′s Before and Afters. Following…
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Steve Barkhouse, owner of Amsted Design-Build appeared on CTV’s News at Noon with Leanne Cusack on April 21st. This month’s focus was on KITCHENS! As the heart of the home, kitchens tend to be beloved but often abused. During this segment, Steve and Lianne looked at two spectacular kitchen transformations, in which Amsted’s team of…
Read MoreAmsted Design Build has proudly earned a place on the Honour Roll of the Better Business Bureau for promoting trust in the marketplace. Amsted has been an Accredited Business since 2000 with an A+ rating and was complaint free in 2013.
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The Fred Case Remodeling Entrepreneur of the Year Award was created in 2007 to honor and recognize the entrepreneurial spirit of remodelers and the importance of creativity and innovation to the industry. The award is modeled after the professional achievements of Fred Case, founder and CEO of Case Design/Remodeling, one of the largest full-service remodeling companies in…
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Don’t miss “Ottawa Experts” this Monday, June 2nd at 8:30pm! Industry experts from the Greater Ottawa Home Builders’ Association will be on Rogers Television Ottawa Experts to share some insight and take your calls on housing issues in Ottawa. The lineup includes Steve Barkhouse, President of Amsted Design-Build who will be sharing tips on home renovations.
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Don’t miss Steve Barkhouse, owner of Amsted Design-Build live on CTV’s News at Noon with Leanne Cusack on Thursday, June 12th. Steve and Leanne will be discussing designing for accessibility. Taking us through a complete home transformation and a couple of viewer questions, Steve will demonstrate how employing the principles of “Universal Design” can lead…
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