by Nigel Costolloe | Mar 10, 2026 | handyman services, Wood Restoration
Dry rot is one of those home issues that tends to stay hidden – until it makes its unpleasant presence widely known. A little peeling paint, a soft spot near a window, or slightly weathered trim may not seem urgent. But beneath the surface, moisture and wood...
by Nigel Costolloe | Jan 16, 2026 | exterior corner boards, Exterior Painting, handyman services, IceDams, Water Damage, Winter
Winter doesn’t just disappear when the snow melts; it likes to linger and have a bit of fallout. Winter leaves behind moisture and small structural vulnerabilities that can quickly become major problems once spring rain arrives. The freeze–thaw-repeat cycle that...
by Nigel Costolloe | Jan 10, 2026 | handyman services, Home Improvement
Winter rarely leaves quietly in New England, as I sit here writing this piece, a late February blizzard just dumped around 18” in Boston and three feet of snow in some parts of RI! Not every winter is like this, but when we get walloped, our homes bear the seasonal...
by Nigel Costolloe | Dec 29, 2025 | handyman services, IceDams, Power Washing, Water Damage, Winter, Wood Restoration
Winter has a way of hiding problems. The snow piles up, and windows stay shut. Small issues quietly wait for warmer weather to show themselves. By the time spring arrives, those small problems often turn into bigger ones. That’s why the transition from winter to...
by Nigel Costolloe | Oct 30, 2025 | handyman services, Winter
When the temperatures start to drop in Greater Boston, homes begin to reveal their weak spots. A little draft here, a stubborn door there, and all of a sudden, small issues that seem harmless in a warm October can become migraines by January. That’s where Catchlight’s...
by Nigel Costolloe | Aug 22, 2025 | handyman services, Historic Restoration
Step into a well-maintained and cared-for historic home, and your eyes are drawn upward; the crown molding framing the ceiling, the wainscoting lining the halls, or the window casings built generations ago. These accents contribute significantly to a home’s character....
