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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

Cost Guide for a Connecticut Office Fit-Up

By: Kevin Ahern
February 9th, 2016

Planning for an office fit-up can be difficult for many companies. Establishing a budget is one of the first steps in beginning the project, but without any idea of what to expect, making a realistic budget is almost impossible. In this post, we'll explore some of the costs of an office fit-up in Connecticut, and discuss ways that costs associated with your office fit-up can be controlled.

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Residential

7 Tips for Designing the Perfect Dining Room

By: Kevin Ahern
February 4th, 2016

Your dining room is one of the centerpieces of your home. It's where you entertain guests, have family dinners and eat countless home cooked meals. When you choose to remodel your dining room, getting it right is important. These tips will help you make your dining room the perfect spot for entertaining and spending hours together with loved ones.

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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

Modern Style Home Living Ideas

By: Kevin Ahern
January 28th, 2016

Modern building and decorating styles focus on open spaces, hand-crafted design elements and use of natural materials. The modern aesthetic is tasteful, functional and elegant. If you're hoping to emulate a modern style home, consider the following trends for your upcoming remodel or home building project.

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Commercial

Your Top 5 Commercial Remodeling Questions Answered

By: Kevin Ahern
January 21st, 2016

Business owners often have many questions when they decide to undertake a commercial remodel. These questions can span a range. Knowing the answers to these questions can help the business owners make informed decisions regarding their upcoming remodel. In this post, we put together the 5 most popular questions from local business owners about their upcoming commercial remodels.

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Residential

The Danger of Ice Dams

By: Kevin Ahern
January 19th, 2016

Ice dams are like the scourge of homeowners in cold weather climates, and can cause hundreds or thousands of dollars in water damage if not corrected early. Knowing how to prevent ice dams and what you can do to stop the damage if an ice dam forms will help you make it through the long winter without an expensive repair bill.

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Residential

Your Essential Guide to Hardwood Flooring

By: Kevin Ahern
January 12th, 2016

Hardwood is a valued flooring material coveted by many homeowners. The timelessness and beauty of hardwood is difficult to beat: it never seems to go out of style or lose appeal. If you’re a homeowner thinking about installing hardwood floors in your home, it helps to understand the range of options available to you. Once you know your choices, you can make an informed decision that will help ensure that you buy the best hardwood for your needs.

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Commercial

7 Tips for a Successful Office Fit-Up

By: Kevin Ahern
January 7th, 2016

An office fit-up is a huge project that requires a lot of planning to be conducted properly. Following these 7 tips, your office fit-up will go more smoothly and will more likely meet the needs of your company and employees.

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Residential

8 Hurdles New Homeowners Commonly Face

By: Kevin Ahern
January 5th, 2016

New homeowners often face a number of challenges before moving into their new home. If you're a new homeowner, it helps to know what challenges you can expect to encounter at your new property, so you can avoid problems.

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Residential

How to Create a Home with a Modern and Traditional Feel

By: Kevin Ahern
December 29th, 2015

This may come as a surprise, but modern and traditional design sensibilities are not mutually exclusive. In fact, it's possible to redesign your home so that it features the best of both worlds. By picking and choosing compatible designs, your home can have the comfort and attractiveness of a modern home, while still retaining some traditional design elements.

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Commercial

5 Features Every Employee Wants In their Office

By: Kevin Ahern
December 24th, 2015

One of the best ways to attract good employees to your business is to make your office accommodations comfortable and pleasant. While everyone is different, there are some features that are just generally expected among employees of standard businesses. Below we've compiled a list of the most essential features that your business should expect to provide in order to attract good employees.

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