--- title: Remodeling Blog | Kevin Ahern (4) description: 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. (4) --- Free Tool: Calculate Your Next Home Project! 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[Subscribe](https://offers.litchfieldbuilders.com/subscribe-to-the-blog) - Categories - [Subscribe](https://offers.litchfieldbuilders.com/subscribe-to-the-blog) #### 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. [![Blog Feature](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hubfs/298890/blog-files/blog--cards-feature.png)](https://blog.litchfieldbuilders.com/planning-a-school-remodel-get-started-now-for-summer-2026) [Commercial](https://blog.litchfieldbuilders.com/topic/commercial) | [Commercial Remodeling](https://blog.litchfieldbuilders.com/topic/commercial-remodeling) ## [Planning a School Remodel? Get Started Now for Summer 2026](https://blog.litchfieldbuilders.com/planning-a-school-remodel-get-started-now-for-summer-2026) By: [Kevin Ahern](https://blog.litchfieldbuilders.com/author/litchfield-builders) August 8th, 2025 Your school needs occasional renovation to keep up with its changing student population. Many schools remodel every 14 or 15 years. When your school goes through a renovation, it's important to do it right. Assembling a solid team, planning early, and working within your budget are all things you can do to ensure that your school renovation will be effective. Litchfield Builders has renovated many Connecticut schools and we have advice we can provide for the process. 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Whenever you're bringing together two separate households under one roof, and planning a remodel to make that possible, it's important to have a solid plan that everyone can agree with. Collaborating with an experienced Connecticut contractor can make the task easier. Look for a contractor with experience building home additions and new construction homes. Your contractor can use this experience to help you avoid common mistakes and pitfalls along the way. 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High-end home renovations that go wrong waste money and time. There is a right (and wrong way) to complete home improvement projects. Knowing the most common mistakes can help you avoid those mistakes. Litchfield Builders has been providing quality construction to homeowners in Connecticut for more than 25 years, and we've seen a lot of home improvement projects go wrong. Below, we've recorded the top 8 mistakes that homeowners make when they're renovating their house. Don't make one of these mistakes. The next time you're taking on a high-end home renovation, hire an experienced Connecticut contractor that can help guide you through the process. 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There's a long list of things to do before meeting with contractors. Having goals, a budget, and a plan can help your home renovation be successful. Before contacting a contractor to get started with your home renovation, take the steps below. If you need more guidance on how to find a home renovation contractor in Connecticut, download our free guide. 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That's a long time between renovations, so if you're a business owner, you may not have a lot of experience with this type of project. It's easy to make mistakes during a commercial bathroom remodel. Knowing the common errors and what you can do to avoid making these mistakes can help you through the process. As a business owner, the number one most helpful thing you can do to have a successful bathroom remodel is to work with a remodeling team you can trust. A good Connecticut contractor can serve as a guide throughout the process to help you make smart choices and avoid common pitfalls. 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To find the right contractor business, vet at least three Connecticut contractors with related experience. Meet with the contractors on-site to discuss your job. This vetting process will help you find a contractor with the right skills. Before vetting begins, make a list of questions to ask each contractor. Preparing these questions in advance and keeping them consistent from one contractor to the next will make it easy to compare them once the meetings are over. In this article, we'll discuss ten questions to help lead the discussion during these meetings, so you can learn what you need to know to make the right hire for the job. 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Adding a fresh coat of paint can make your interior and exterior spaces appear well-maintained and newly redone. Whether you're painting one room or your entire house, it's important to choose colors that will create an ambiance where you can feel comfortable. 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With the arrival of a new year comes new resolutions and new chances to make your home the comfortable, attractive space you've always wanted. The last few years have seen changes in the way we build and decorate our homes and our interior spaces. Just five years ago, it seemed like gray was on every surface in every room, and white was the color of every kitchen. Today, we're seeing shifts in color preferences, pattern preferences, and designs of all types. In Connecticut, homeowners seek ways to make their spaces more inviting, intimate, and personal. Whatever you're hoping to achieve with your home renovation, work with a Connecticut contractor that you trust. Hiring a design-build contractor can make your job easier because your contractor will have an in-house design team to help you create the style you've been looking for. Either way, choose a professional contractor with good references, great communication skills, and a reputation you trust. 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