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....
by Nigel Costolloe | Aug 31, 2023 | Boston Painters, Historic Restoration
Working in some of the country’s oldest neighborhoods is one of the most rewarding aspects of our work at Catchlight. Our team of talented painters has developed a unique set of skills that painting contractors in other regions of the nation simply do not need...
by Nigel Costolloe | Apr 18, 2023 | Historic Restoration
For more than 30 years, Catchlight Painting has been synonymous with historic home restoration working in a countless number of Victorian homes throughout the Greater Boston area. We are fortunate to be headquartered in a part of the country known for these beautiful...
by Nigel Costolloe | Mar 31, 2023 | Historic Restoration, History
It’s a certain type of person who seeks to own and restore a Victorian-era home. It requires respect for the home’s long history and a desire to preserve and protect it in a way that is more akin to stewardship than simple maintenance. There are countless Victorians...
