by Nigel Costolloe | Feb 20, 2026 | Historic Restoration, RARE Restoration
It’s never been easier to replace something. A broken chair becomes a new one. A flickering chandelier gets swapped out. A worn architectural detail disappears in favor of something “updated.” Fast. Convenient. Done. But something is lost in that exchange. Restoration...
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....
by Nigel Costolloe | Jun 29, 2025 | Historic Restoration
There’s something undeniably special about historic homes – their quiet and enduring elegance, their understated and unmistakable charm, and the way every crooked floorboard and drafty window seems to whisper a bit of history. At Catchlight Painting, we...
by Nigel Costolloe | Feb 25, 2025 | handyman services, Historic Restoration, Residential Interior Painting
Ah, home. It’s that beautiful sanctuary that we sometimes forget to appreciate until it loses its charm.. Maybe you have spots where the paint is peeling, or you have a wonky kitchen cabinet. Homeownership involves more than just maintaining your house; It is...
by Nigel Costolloe | Nov 17, 2023 | Historic Restoration
Plaster veneer over blueboard is still commonly used in higher-end new residential construction these days, but in Greater Boston, there’s a high likelihood you’ll find plaster walls or ornamentation in many older homes; in fact more than 50% of Boston’s housing stock...
by Nigel Costolloe | Oct 31, 2023 | Historic Restoration
For anyone who has undergone restoration work on their home, you’ll know that it’s seldom a “quick fix” situation; this is especially true of historic homes. Hiring a contractor for kitchen painting can quickly become much more involved than originally anticipated....
