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Trumbull was once part of an area known as Pequonnocke or Cubheag and is now known as Stratford, which also gave birth to Monroe, Shelton and part of Bridgeport.

Stratford retained its original bounds from 1639 to 1789 when territory was taken from it for the town of Huntington (Shelton). Land was surveyed and laid out to individuals about 1670, but it was not until about 1690 that Abraham Nichols and his family ventured into this wilderness and established themselves a home.

The "Farm Highway" (Nichols Avenue) was laid out in 1696 and at that time the records imply that the ground had been under cultivation but that the place was deserted.Passage of time brought new families into this far-off area, and for their convenience, mills were needed. A grant for a sawmill was given to James and Edmund Lewis and Ebenezer Curtis in 1702 and 1704.

John Williams and John Seeley were permitted the use of a gristmill on the Pequonnock River. Other brave and venturesome families began to migrate here from their homeland and, in 1725, the northwest farmers of Stratford petitioned the General Court for "village privileges".

Their plea was granted and the village was to be called Unity. By this act, the village remained a part of Stratford but the residents could erect and maintain a meetinghouse, "settle" and support a minister, and build and maintain a school. To enable them to do this they were obliged to levy a tax for

The town meeting and election was held in accordance with the act of the General Assembly, and a new town was born. When the newly elected selectmen attempted to establish the dividing line between the new and old town as set out by the Special Act, it was discovered that the lines could not run between the first society and the Parish of North Stratford without intersecting established property bounds in both towns.

A new line was agreed upon and the new town began to operate independently of the parent settlement.

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 [edit] Renovation Contractors Perhaps the most important or visible professionals in the renovation industry are renovation contractors or skilled trades. CT