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If you’re thinking of renovating, beware of the reno roadblocks that can slow down or stall your project. It happens easier than you might think, but being prepared can go a long way toward ensuring your renovation is carried out smoothly and with few bumps in the road.
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Wondering which way to go when it comes to choosing a kitchen countertop? Here’s a quick guide to 11 popular styles.
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It’s officially summer! And over the summer, there are a number of indoor and outdoor maintenance tasks to look after. To help you stay on top of them, we’ve included our handy checklist here.
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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!
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Amsted Lead Carpenter Ally W. went back to school last month to mentor a group of high school girls and show them how rewarding it can be for women in the trades. “Thank you for sending us Ally! It was an amazing experience for our students!” said teacher Natalie Wainwright of St. Francis Xavier High…
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For quite some time now, we’ve been introducing you to the members of our team through a series of questions and answers. We have such an awesome team that we are thrilled to share them with you! Today’s trio includes two who have been with us for some time — Stephanie and Chris — and…
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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!
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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!
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Is Amsted President Steve Barkhouse Superman? Maybe not, but we couldn’t resist having some fun with this photo of him that’s popped up on the latest cover of Canadian Contractor magazine. After all, we think he’s super!
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Hot and muggy, that’s the theme of our Ottawa Valley summers. If you’re like most homeowners, you probably have an air conditioning unit keeping your home cool, but skyrocketing your energy bill. In today’s energy-conscious world, this just doesn’t cut it. So, we’re sharing some tried-and-true ways you can reduce costs and be a little…
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Should you hire a design-build firm? If you’re thinking of a renovation, addition or custom build and are wondering how to proceed, design-build may be the way to go. Here’s why.
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Wow, thanks to our awesome clients, we’ve just won an amazing 9th GuildQuality Guildmaster Award in a row for customer satisfaction! Here’s how.
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Welcome to the latest instalment of our meet the team series! For the past several months we’ve been introducing you to our awesome staff. They’re a fun, dedicated bunch and a huge part of the reason clients continue to give us great reviews and referrals. Today, meet Mark, Bryce and Randy.
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There’s a real sense of satisfaction in being able to take a space and update it so effectively that it is unidentifiable from what it was to start. Such was the case with a recent kitchen transformation that stayed in the same location, but benefited immensely from a small bump-out.
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Getting ready for a renovation can be more involved than you might think. Decluttering, clearing out and getting organized is an important step in the process. With that in mind, our staff have drawn on their experience to create this list of the 9 things a homeowner should do before the construction starts.
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Welcome to our Meet the Amsted Team series, where for the past several months we’ve been introducing you to our awesome staff. In this instalment, meet three of our Project Managers: Marty, Aaron and Jason.
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When you have a love of design and a home ripe for renovating, it’s not surprising that a simple renovation of three bathrooms would morph into a year-long transformation of every room in the house. Such was the case with this Rockcliffe reno.
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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.
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At Amsted, we believe it’s important to recognize the efforts of trade partners who go above and beyond. After all, we would not be the company we are today without the valuable relationships we have with our excellent trade partners. That’s why, for the fourth year in a row, we’ve showed our appreciation by recognizing…
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For the past few months, we’ve been taking you behind the scenes to meet the team. Our staff is awesome and we want to show them off! So here’s the latest instalment, where we introduce you to Paulette, Steve and Dan.
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The shift from winter into spring is the perfect time to think about your home’s seasonal to-do list. Having a regular schedule of maintenance needs can put a stop to the most common – and costly – problems, before they occur.
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In his latest appearance on CTV News at Noon, Steve shared an ensuite transformation that is not only a relaxing retreat, but an example of how you can have fun with tile and stone while keeping things light and airy. (See the link below to watch the video.)
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Over the past few months we’ve been taking you behind the scenes at Amsted and introducing you to our awesome staff: They are a huge part of our success and why clients continue to give us great reviews and referrals. Here’s the latest trio to meet: Ashlee, Paul and Rick.
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We’re thrilled to announce that Amsted has been nominated for TWO prestigious national awards from the Canadian Home Builders’ Association! The CHBA National Awards for Housing Excellence saw more than 700 entries from across the country and it’s an honour to be chosen a finalist!
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