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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 Ways You Can Protect Your House from a Natural Disaster

By: Kevin Ahern
September 3rd, 2015

Is your home ready for natural disaster? These tips will help you prepare your property for the biggest threats to Connecticut residences.

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Residential

10 Green Cleaning Solutions You Should be Using

By: Kevin Ahern
September 1st, 2015

Many commercial cleaners are bad for the environment and some of them can even damage your home's beautiful surfaces. These 10 tips will tell you how to keep the surfaces of your home immaculate using green cleaning solutions.

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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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Commercial

5 Tips for Successfully Renovating Your Restaurant

By: Kevin Ahern
August 25th, 2015

Renovating your restaurant is an important part of keeping up with the needs of your business and clients. These tips will help you get started with your project.

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Commercial

The Benefits of Adding More Natural Light at Your Office

By: Kevin Ahern
August 20th, 2015

Adequate lighting is important for working in an office, and having the right kind of light can be almost as important as having enough light. Natural daylight has been studied extensively and has been proven to have many benefits. Below are just some of the advantages of increasing the amount of natural daylight at your workplace.

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Residential | Industry Knowledge

10 Inspirational Home Remodeling Websites

By: Kevin Ahern
August 18th, 2015

Do you spend half the day dreaming about taking on your next home remodeling project? Are you looking for sources of inspiration? Then these home remodeling websites are for you!

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Residential

How you can prevent water problems in your basement

By: Kevin Ahern
August 13th, 2015

Water problems are a regular occurrence in some basements when summer's storms set in. Moisture, water leaks and floods can lead to a variety of problems, from foundation issues to mold. Protecting your basement from water can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars in repairs.

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Residential | Residential Remodeling

The Benefits of Converting Your Attic Into a Bedroom

By: Kevin Ahern
August 11th, 2015

Perhaps you’ve been thinking about converting your attic into a bedroom for many years, and you’re just now getting around to weighing the pros and cons. As you consider whether or not an attic conversion is right for you, make sure your “pro” list includes one or more of these great benefits.

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Bedroom Remodeling | Residential

10 Master Bedroom Remodeling and Design Trends

By: Kevin Ahern
August 6th, 2015

Master bedroom remodeling is serious business--after all, you spend at least 8 hours each day in your bedroom. It's important to get your bedroom remodel right. These tips will help you turn your master bedroom into the perfect space for you.

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Residential | Residential Remodeling

5 Home Remodeling Projects that can Devalue Your Home

By: Kevin Ahern
August 4th, 2015

Not all home remodeling projects add value to your home, in fact, some take away value in small ways. If your idea of a good remodel doesn't match up with a buyer's idea of a good remodel, you could find yourself lowering your home's asking price or find yourself taking out old renovations when it's finally time to sell. These top 5 remodels are the kind of renovations that are likely to devalue your house.

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Kitchen Remodeling | Residential

5 Ways to Bring Open Shelving to Your Kitchen

By: Kevin Ahern
July 30th, 2015

In 2014 open shelving was one of the biggest trends in kitchen design. Whereas cabinets can create a sense of claustrophobia and enclosure, open shelving adds a sense of airiness while also delivering visual interest.

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