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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

Everything You Need to Know About a Commercial Kitchen Remodel

By: Kevin Ahern
March 15th, 2017

In order to meet the needs of a restaurant or a similar commercial operation, a commercial kitchen must be well designed. Without up to date appliances and efficient layout, your commercial kitchen could slow down your commercial operation, wasting company money and reducing efficiency. A good commercial kitchen remodel will solve problems and improve efficiency to ensure that your commercial operation is as profitable as possible. At Litchfield Builders, we help our customers realize their business’s potential. Starting with a consultation and remodel planning session, we help our clients make their commercial kitchen meet its maximum potential.

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6 Innovative Green Building Ideas for Your Next Commercial Remodel

By: Kevin Ahern
February 22nd, 2017

Eco-friendly construction is more than just a trend. Your business can save money and help the environment by renovating your commercial building with environmental upgrades. Green construction is a relatively new concept in commercial structures, and many business owners find the planning and implementation of these upgrades to be overwhelming. Working with an experienced contractor can take some of the mystery out of planning an environmentally friendly remodel. In this post, we’ll discuss four innovative building ideas for your next commercial remodel.

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Home Remodeling Toolkit

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

5 Problems Connecticut Basement Owners Know Too Well (& How to Fix Them)

By: Kevin Ahern
February 20th, 2017

Connecticut homeowners know all too well the problems associated with residential basements. Water leaks, poor air quality, mold, mildew, humidity and other conditions can make spending time in the basement unpleasant. These conditions can also make the basement a poor storage area, which can greatly reduce its functionality. Some homeowners struggle for years to make their basement more livable.

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Residential

Kitchen Remodel Budget: How to Finance a Kitchen Remodel

By: Kevin Ahern
February 10th, 2017

A successful kitchen remodel can improve your property value while deepening your satisfaction as a homeowner. The best kitchen remodels will typically improve the functionality of the room by either adding work space or storage space, introducing more efficient appliances, improving the lighting or by making aesthetic improvements. Upgrades of this nature vary in terms of cost, but many major upgrades require homeowners to borrow money and secure financing.

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Residential

Everything You Should Include in a Kitchen Remodel Budget

By: Kevin Ahern
February 7th, 2017

A kitchen remodel can transform your home and help achieve the inviting, modern feel you’ve always wanted. Kitchen remodels have many practical benefits as well, such as offering more convenient storage space, and significantly increasing your home’s value if you decide to sell down the road.

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Residential

The ROI of Custom Millwork

By: Kevin Ahern
January 31st, 2017

Custom millwork is a warm, welcome addition to many homes in Connecticut. From wainscoting on the walls to custom built furniture and shelving, millwork can add functionality and beauty to any room of your home. Millwork has changed a lot throughout the years as building trends and styles have shifted. In many homes today millwork is unexpected and surprising. This can make millwork a valuable asset on almost any property. Homeowners who choose to install millwork may have an advantage when trying to sell their home or boost their property value. By installing something that is timeless, aesthetically beautiful and functional all at once, homeowners can give their house an advantage over other homes in the area. As your premiere contractor in Connecticut, Litchfield Builders is proud to provide custom millwork for homes in New Haven and the surrounding community.

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Remodeling Vs. Renovation

By: Kevin Ahern
January 20th, 2017

The words “remodel” and “renovation” are often used interchangeably by homeowners and sometimes even contractors who take on these projects. In reality, these processes are not the same. A renovation is a repair job or a restoration of a property. Renovations make walls look like new, may involve the repair of windows and doorways, and may fix problems with the flooring or ceilings of a home. When a renovation is complete, the home looks much the same, but better. By contrast, a remodel is a project that involves an alteration of the structure or a transformation of the space. Think: new countertops. A new sink. All-new appliances. Remodeling may involve knocking down a wall, installing a new door or changing the space in a way that is permanent and dramatic.

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Residential

Custom Millwork Ideas and Options

By: Kevin Ahern
January 4th, 2017

Custom millwork adds warmth and old-world beauty to your home’s interior remodeling projects. Nothing compares to the aesthetic appeal of real wood, especially wood that has been crafted by a skilled, experienced contractor with a deep understanding of the material.

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Commercial | Residential

CT Home Builders Guide: Here's Our Competition

By: Kevin Ahern
December 19th, 2016

There’s no question about it: picking the right contractor for your home remodel is critical for the success of your project. Knowing how to pick the right contractor for the job can make or break your renovation. In the past, we’ve covered extensively the ins and outs of picking the right contractor. Interviewing the candidates, meeting with contractors at the job site, getting a written estimate from each company and ensuring that your contractor is properly licensed and insured are all ways that you can find the right contractor for your needs.

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Residential

Basement Finishing Contractors: What They Don't Tell You

By: Kevin Ahern
December 13th, 2016

A basement remodel is a massive undertaking, because most basements are not made to be lived in or attractive to the average homeowner. Trying to turn your basement into a finished product takes effort, skill, coordination and organization. You don't want to miss these common traps in your basement finishing project.

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