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The very first Monroe settlers came to this area, the northern limits of Old Stratford, in the early eighteenth-century. They were simply running out of farm land. Each successive generation of settlers produced a larger population of farmers with a need for more and more land to clear and farm. Many of these settlers were second and third generation Native Americans. Their founding ancestors had purchased, charted and began to layout roads and clear land in the late seventeenth-century. There are several towns that were established from the "Mother Town" of Stratford, or Cupheag, which was incorporated in 1639. On May 17, 1671, Stratford purchased from the Paugusset Indians the territory which includes Monroe, Bridgeport, Trumbull and Shelton, in what is known as "The White Hills Purchase", and officially annexed it to the Township of Stratford.

As the Town of Stratford grew, "ecclesiastical societies" were established. (An ecclesiastical society typically established a local church and was the forerunner of a particular town.) Ripton Society was established in 1717, as was North Stratford Society in 1744. From these two societies New Stratford was created in 1762. Ripton and New Stratford united to form the Town of Huntington in January 1789. In May 1823, the Society of New Stratford was allowed to separate from the Town of Huntington. From there, the Town of Monroe was incorporated and named after President James Monroe, the fifth President of the United States.

With the establishment of the New Stratford Society in 1762, came the establishment of a Center, or what was better known then as a "Square". In November of that same year, a committee was appointed to establish such a site. According to the Monroe Centre Historic District booklet, what was known then as "Brushy Ring" became the desired location for this Center, as it was "the highest point in the parish" and offered an "excellent view of the countryside and Long Island Sound, and was already a crossroad." Thus, this spot was designated the "Center of New Stratford," today known as Monroe Center. Several influential families had already made "Brushy Ring" their home. Stores and fine homes began to quickly emerge around this Center, many of which still exist today.

As one may read more about in En Avant with our French Allies by Robert A. Selig, Mary M. Donohue, Bruce Clouette and Mary Harper, one of New Stratford's most celebrated events was the encampment of the French Army's Legion at the Center on June 30, 1781. En route from their winter quarters in Lebanon, Connecticut, to Yorktown, Virginia, Rochambeau's troops were split up into separate lines of force so they could not be so easily attacked on their march through Connecticut. According to the Monroe Center Historic District booklet, "Lauzun's forces crossed the Housatonic River at the present town of Oxford, then Derby. They made the ascent on the west side of the river and wound around the hills until reaching New Stratford Center." They eventually made their encampment southeast of the Center. In April of 1784, abutting property owners, Captain Joseph Moss and innkeeper Nehemiah de Forest, donated part of their home lots to the Society of New Stratford, thus formally establishing the Center Green. In 1789, the General Assembly combined the societies of Ripton and New Stratford into a new township called Huntington. To keep both societies happy, each would retain its own town center. By then there was discontent among the settlers of New Stratford, due to the Society's wish to be set off as a separate township. In 1823, the Connecticut General Assembly finally granted township status to Monroe.

As you can see, Monroe is steeped in history. On August 30, 1977, John W. Shannahan, State Historic Preservation Officer, sent a letter to Richard W. Emerick, then Monroe Town Hall Manager, stating: "I have the pleasure of informing you that the Monroe Center Historic District has been enrolled on the National Register of Historic Places effective August 1

Monroe CT Home improvement projects generally have one or more of the following goals:

Beautification and added features

Wallpapering and painting walls or installing wood panelling. Adding new flooring such as carpets, tiling, linoleum, wood flooring, or solid hardwood flooring. Upgrading cabinets, fixtures, and sinks in the kitchen and bathroom. Replacing siding and windows Improving the backyard with sliding doors, wooden patio decks, patio gardens, jacuzzis, swimming pools, and fencing.

Comfort Upgrading heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems (HVAC) Increasing the capacity of plumbing and electrical systems. Waterproofing basements. Soundproofing rooms, especially bedrooms and baths.

Maintenance and repair Maintenance projects can include: Roof tear-off and replacement. Concrete and masonry repairs to the foundation and chimney. Repairing plumbing and electrical systems.

Additional space Additional living space may be added by: Turning marginal areas into livable spaces such as turning basements into recrooms, home theaters, or home offices -- or attics into spare bedrooms. Extending one's house with rooms added to the side of one's home or, sometimes, extra levels to the original roof.

Saving energy Homeowners may reduce utility costs with: Energy-efficient insulation, windows, and lighting. Renewable energy with biomass pellet stoves, wood-burning stoves, solar panels, wind turbines, Programmable thermostats,[1] and geothermal exchange heat pumps

Safety and preparedness Emergency preparedness safety measures such as:

Home fire and burglar alarm systems. Fire sprinkler systems to protect homes from fires Security doors, windows, and shutters. Storm cellars as protection from tornadoes and hurricanes. Bomb shelters especially during the 1950s as protection from nuclear war. Backup generators for providing power during power outages

Professional versus do-it-yourself There are three main approaches to managing a home improvement project: hiring a general contractor, directly hiring specialized contractors, or doing the work oneself.

A general contractor oversees a home improvement project that involves multiple trades. A general contractor acts as project manager, providing access to the site, removing debris, coordinating work schedules, and performing some aspects of the work.

35% of homeowners, according to the Remodeling Sentiment Report bypass the general contractor, and hire tradesmen themselves, including plumbers, electricians and roofers.

Another strategy is to "do it yourself" (DIY). 67% of homeowners report they will do some work themselves when they remodel according to the Remodeling Sentiment Report. Several major American retailers, such as Home Depot and Lowes, specialize in selling materials and tools for DIY home improvement. These stores host classes and carry numerous books to teach customers how to do the work themselves. DIY websites also provide information.

Home improvement industry Home or residential renovation is a $300 billion industry in the United States,[2] and a $48 billion industry in Canada.[3] The average cost per project is $3,000 in the United States and $11,000-15,000 in Canada.

There are several types of companies that contribute to the booming renovation industry. Supply businesses such as Home Depot, Lowes, Home Hardware and Rona Lansing provide all the materials and tools necessary to facilitate home renovations. Many online companies and home improvement websites offer tips, guidelines and trends to give homeowners ideas for design and d?cor.

Associations

Playing a critical role are the professional associations created to represent the architects, architectural technologists, interior designers and skilled trades that provide specialized services to homeowners. These associations provide credibility, trade guidelines and useful information to help homeowners learn more about the trades they are about to hire.[citation needed]

Associations include:

Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario The American Institute of Architects Renovation Contractors Perhaps the most important or visible professionals in the renovation industry are renovation contractors or skilled trades. CT