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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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Residential

5 Kitchen Features You Wish You Had

By: Kevin Ahern
July 5th, 2016

Preparing food can be fun, especially when your kitchen has all the tools and appliances you need to work efficiently. If you find yourself struggling to prepare good meals, one of your problems could be a lack of adequate work space, storage space or appliances. If this is the case, knowing which kitchen features to install will help you transform your kitchen into a more functional and enjoyable place to be.

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Commercial | Residential

Top 5 Questions to Ask Your New Haven Renovation Contractor

By: Kevin Ahern
June 28th, 2016

Hiring a general contractor for your remodel can be stressful. Knowing what questions to ask during the hiring process can help you weed out poor contractors and enable you to find the right person for the position. The following 5 questions are some of the most informative and useful inquiries you can make during the selection stage.

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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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Commercial

How Tight is Your New Haven County Commercial Building Envelope?

By: Kevin Ahern
June 23rd, 2016

The tightness of your commercial building envelope in New Haven county can make a difference of hundreds on your utility bills. In the winter during harsh New England snow storms, your commercial building can lose a lot of heat through windows, doors and the very walls of your building. Through the hot and humid summers, your building will heat up with the intensity of light from the sun. Knowing how to prevent this transfer of heat at the hottest and coldest times of year can is important for saving money and reducing your business's carbon footprint.

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Residential

5 Creative Renovation Ideas to Transform Your Garage

By: Kevin Ahern
June 21st, 2016

Many people don't use their garage for anything more than storage, but some homeowners seeking more useable living space have been known turn their garages into unique and useful spaces for work and play. If you're thinking about renovating your garage this summer, these five ideas can help you get the creative juices flowing and can help deepen your satisfaction with the end results.

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Commercial

How to Find Out if Your New Haven County Business is ICC/ADA Compliant

By: Kevin Ahern
June 16th, 2016

Accessibility is an important feature in all commercial buildings. Providing appropriate parking spaces, accessible toilets, wide walkways and other accommodations for disabled people can help ensure equal opportunity for everyone. To make this task easier, accessibility is standardized through law. Knowing the details of the law can help ensure that your building remains open and accessible for everyone in need.

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Residential

2016 Summer Remodeling Trends

By: Kevin Ahern
June 9th, 2016

The year 2016 is shaping up to be a great year to get your home remodeled! You may already know what you want for your upcoming renovation, but knowing what other homeowners are doing can help you refine your plans. The following home remodel and design trends are the hottest projects you'll see gracing the covers of remodeling magazines and websites.

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Commercial

5 Ways to Achieve an Energy Efficient Building Envelope

By: Kevin Ahern
June 7th, 2016

Your commercial building's envelope is critical for maintaining energy efficiency. The tighter the envelope, the less energy is lost during the heating and cooling season. Having a tight envelope can help keep your building comfortable for employees, clients and customers. While newer buildings are all constructed with an energy-efficient envelope, older buildings require upgrades to conform to modern energy efficiency standards. If you are an owner of a commercial building, the following tips will help you improve your commercial building's energy efficiency.

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Residential

5 Ways You Can Enhance Your Outdoor Space for Summer

By: Kevin Ahern
May 31st, 2016

Summer is nearly here, and homeowners everywhere are looking for ways to make their outdoor spaces more attractive and enjoyable. These 5 projects can enhance your outdoor space, making your property more beautiful and more suitable for entertaining guests.

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Residential

The Best, Low Maintenance Floors to Consider

By: Kevin Ahern
May 26th, 2016

It seems like every homeowner dreams of installing low-maintenance flooring. While there are many materials that can easily be considered low-maintenance floor products, not all low-maintenance flooring materials are also attractive. In this post, we'll discuss flooring materials that look great and are easy to care for.

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Residential

Top Inspirational Home Remodeling Accounts to Follow on Instagram

By: Kevin Ahern
May 19th, 2016

It seems like everyone is passionate about home renovation these days, which may be why so many home remodeling and DIY buffs enjoy posting their adventures on social media sites like Instagram. If you're someone who enjoys social media, is passionate about home renovation, loves pictures and likes to "follow" people who have something valuable to contribute on the Internet, the following Instagram sites are definitely for you.

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