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Kevin Ahern

Kevin is the Co-Founder of Litchfield Builders, an award-winning, industry leader with a reputation for managing projects others shy away from. They are known for their high-quality work, customer service, and reliability and though still relatively small in size, Litchfield Builders now competes with some of the areas largest firms in both the residential and commercial arenas.

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Commercial | Commercial Remodeling

Healthcare Facility Renovations: Adapting to Changing Patient Needs in Connecticut

By: Kevin Ahern
April 18th, 2024

Healthcare facilities can age quickly. Wear and tear from constant use can cause cosmetic damage as well as physical damage to the walls and floors. In addition, the healthcare industry is one that changes frequently. Innovations in technology and patient care often necessitate changes to facilities to help ensure good patient outcomes. If you own or run a healthcare facility, you know how important it is to maintain modern, comfortable facilities that can facilitate good patient care. Healthcare settings have a unique set of considerations that impact the renovation process. Maintaining patient safety and protection is critical. This is why it's important to hire a team of capable renovation professionals with knowledge about upgrading healthcare settings. As you're planning your next facility renovation, here's what to consider.

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Commercial Remodeling

The Art of Renovating Mixed Use Commercial Spaces

By: Kevin Ahern
April 10th, 2024

Mixed use commercial spaces fill a special role in many cities around Connecticut. They bring residential and commercial groups together into one building, creating a natural community in downtown areas. Mixed use commercial spaces are good for businesses and good for a healthy, thriving city. If you're an investor hoping to get involved in mixed use commercial space, there's much to know about renovating and modernizing these spaces. This article will go over some of the steps and processes. Aligning yourself with a capable and experienced commercial contractor is critical. Working with the right professional, you can enjoy a more efficient and satisfying renovation process. It's also helpful to have some knowledge of the renovation process before getting started. In this article, we'll go over some of the most important steps.

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Home Remodeling Toolkit

See how you can get the best return on investment from your next home remodel by knowing exactly what to expect and how to prepare.

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Residential | Residential Remodeling

ADUs for Aging in Place: Enhancing Accessibility and Comfort in Connecticut Homes

By: Kevin Ahern
April 4th, 2024

ADUs are quickly becoming a common feature in Connecticut homes. For some families, the ADU is the perfect space for an older relative who is seeking to maintain some independence while living near or with someone who can provide assistance when needed. For occupants with mobility problems or other health concerns, accessibility is a crucial feature of the ADU construction. The most important thing you can do to ensure that your ADU is accessible is to work with a team of experts that understands the principles of accessible design. Aligning yourself with the right professionals can help ensure that your ADU will be accessible and safe. This is what you should know about building accessible ADUs on your Connecticut property.

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Residential | Residential Remodeling

Renovating Rental Properties in Connecticut

By: Kevin Ahern
March 29th, 2024

Maintaining a rental property involves more than just deep cleaning between tenants. Performing periodic updates helps keep your rental property in good condition for your tenants, while also making your property more attractive to new tenants when the house is vacant. When renovating your CT rental property, it's important to consider which renovations make the most sense for your budget and your property's unique needs. While some property owners may naturally gravitate toward the least expensive updates possible, there are some features of your rental property that are worth a higher cost. Working with the right contractor and planning your updates strategically can help ensure that your rental property will remain in good condition.

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Residential | Residential Remodeling

Legal and Zoning Considerations: Navigating ADU Regulations in Connecticut

By: Kevin Ahern
March 21st, 2024

An accessory dwelling unit (ADU) is a small living unit constructed on a lot with a larger primary home. ADUs have been slow to take off in Connecticut because of strict rules that prevented homeowners from building ADUs that met their needs. In recent years, changes in Connecticut law and a relaxation of the rules in many townships has lead to a boom of ADU construction amid a housing crisis. ADUs are a practical housing solution for multi-generational family groups living together on one property. If you're considering building an ADU on your property, there are many things to know before you get started. The good news is that building an ADU is becoming easier as rules and laws change to become more permissive of ADU construction on residential properties in CT. Finding a skilled contractor with experience navigating the permitting and zoning process in Connecticut is important. Here's what to know about building an ADU.

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Commercial | Commercial Remodeling

Creating Accessible Commercial Spaces in Connecticut

By: Kevin Ahern
March 13th, 2024

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a law that is designed to protect the rights of people with disabilities. ADA affects businesses in many ways, to ensure that people with disabilities are able to access services and products that they want and need. One of the ways that ADA affects businesses is in the construction of commercial buildings and parking lots. ADA compliance can be mysterious and confusing to many business owners. If you own a commercial property or operate a business housed in a commercial building, knowing about ADA and maintaining ADA compliance can help ensure that your business is accessible to people with disabilities. You don't have to be an expert in the ADA law to ensure that your business is ADA compliant. Working with a contractor that's familiar with ADA compliance can help you achieve compliance during your next remodel. This is what you need to know about achieving ADA compliance through renovation of your commercial property.

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Residential | Residential Remodeling

Building ADUs in Connecticut

By: Kevin Ahern
March 8th, 2024

Finding proper housing in Connecticut is more challenging than ever. High prices, low inventory and soaring interest rates have made finding a home, or even an apartment, very difficult. For some families and some households, the solution to this problem is found in the backyard, in the form of an ADU. Not that long ago, very few communities would allow homeowners to build ADUs on their property. Today, ADUs are becoming almost commonplace.

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Residential | Residential Remodeling

Incorporating Smart Home Technology into Home Renovations in Connecticut

By: Kevin Ahern
February 29th, 2024

Smart technology was once a novelty that few homeowners had in their home. Today, smart technology is designed to serve many purposes and can be found in homes in all over. If you're new to smart technology, this starter guide can help you learn about some of the most popular and useful products found in Connecticut homes. If you're remodeling your home, this may be the perfect time to integrate smart technology into your home's interior spaces. Here's what to know about the benefits of smart technology and the most popular types of smart home technology as you choose the right products for your house.

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Residential | Residential Remodeling

Balancing Quality and Cost: How to Achieve High-Quality Renovations within Your Budget in Connecticut

By: Kevin Ahern
February 21st, 2024

You'd like to remodel your home, but you don't want to spend a fortune. You're concerned about money, but you don't want a low-quality work product. How can you balance quality and cost when making home improvements? It's a common problem. Quality and cost are often directly related, so is it possible to remodel your home for an affordable price without buying a low-cost product? Knowing your budget, hiring the right contractor, and controlling the scope of your project are key to conducting renovations within your budget. If you're trying to control costs but still want to install quality products and finishes in your home remodel, here's what you need to know.

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Commercial | Commercial Remodeling

Negotiating Renovation Costs with Contractors in Connecticut

By: Kevin Ahern
February 15th, 2024

Remodeling isn't cheap, so how can you control costs? Can you negotiate with a contractor? Which costs are fixed and which ones are not? There's more than one way to save money and control costs when performing home improvement projects. Your contractor is a partner in your home renovation process. It's important to find a contractor that is able to engage in open dialogue about your budget and the cost of your project. Ultimately, it's important to hire the right contractor, even if you're on a tight budget. Here's what to know about negotiating renovation costs in Connecticut.

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