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Meet Colin Shaw

Expert Contributor in Niantic Neighbors and Old Lyme Neighbors Magazines

Colin Shaw is the owner of Handyman Services of CT and Shaw Remodeling based in Niantic CT. Colin's businesses have been serving the southeast CT shoreline for over 18 years. He is the co-host of Behind the Studs podcast and YouTube channel, Expert Contributor in Niantic Neighbors magazine, and featured guest expert in home improvement advice blogs such as Redfin and NerdWallet.

Have a question for Colin? If you have anything you’d like to ask about remodeling or home fixes, please email info@handymanservicesofct.com or use the form below!

  • Featured in Redfin

    “The biggest decision to make is whether you need new construction windows or if replacement windows will do the trick. A simple test is to check where the draft is coming from. If it is coming in around the trim, you need a new construction window. If it is coming through the frame of the window, a replacement window should be fine and will make a big difference.” - Colin Shaw, 11 Things You Should Know Before Replacing Windows in Your Home

  • Featured in NerdWallet

    Colin Shaw provides home improvement recommendations for $100, $500, $1000, and $3000 including DIY ideas

    Getting a Tax Refund? Use It on Home Improvements

  • Featured In HireAHelper

    “I always tell new homeowners to wait at least a year before starting major remodels. Living in the space gives you time to see what you like and don’t like. However, those who have owned houses before may already know the answer to those questions…” - Colin Shaw

Expert Contributor: Colin’s Corner

Lyme & Old Lyme Neighbors Cover Story April 2025

“A contributing author to this publication, penning the ‘Colin’s Corner’ column, Colin Shaw is a small business owner and proud family man. Owner of Shaw Remodeling, and Handyman Services in Niantic, Colin is affable, with an easy laugh and a sort of cool-dad energy that lends itself well to his passion for podcasting. We recently sat down with him to learn a bit more about the man…”

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