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Telephone
The first telephone was invented by Alexander Graham Bell in 1876. It became a household staple in the 1900s because it made communicating easier. There was no longer a need to write a letter in order to communicate. It was a simpler and faster solution. -
Dishwasher
The Dishwasher was first invented in 1886 by Josephine Cochran. It didn't become a staple in the home until the 1950s and even then, it could only be afforded by the wealthy. By the 1970s, it was in almost every home. This invention freed up time for families and made everyday tasks easier and simpler. -
Iron
The Iron was invented in 1902. It was made so it did not have to be heated on the stove. It made ironing easier and more time saving. -
Space Heater
In 1905, Albert Marsh invented the chrome heating element that would eventually become the popular space heater that we use today. This allowed families to heat spaces and save money. -
Vacuum
In 1906, the first electric vacuum was invented, making cleaning easier. It saved time and made cleaning simpler. -
Gas Stove
In 1910, the Gas Stove was invented, making cooking easier for families. -
Refridgerator
In 1913, the Refridgerator was invented for home use. It allowed families to store food and created a longer lifespan for perishable goods, therefore saving money for the family. -
Washing Machine
The first electric washing machine was invented in 1934. It was an invention that saved time and made laundry a simpler task. -
Ballpoint Pen
The Ballpoint Pent allowed customers to easily write down whatever they needed too. This is a necessary for the organization and time management of families today. -
Microwave Oven
In 1946, Percy Spencer invented the first Microwave Oven. It didn't become a staple in households until the 70s. Now, it has become a necessity. It makes cooking easier and even allows children whose parents both work to cook their own meals when necessary. -
Calculator
The electronic calculaor was first invented in the 1948. It was called the Curta Calculator. It was a handheld device that could do addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. It was a costly device but it was popular because it was portable. This invention is important to household management because it allowed families to manage their material resources easier. It was easier to keep track of money because of the calculator. -
TV Dinner
TV Dinners were first introduced in 1952 and allowed busy families to save time and money. -
Automatic Coffeepot
The Automatic Coffeepot was first introduced in the early 1950s. It allowed coffedrinkers to brew coffee in a more efficient way. -
Saran Wrap
Saran Wrap made it easier to store and save foods without the use of expensive tubber ware. It allowed families to save money. -
The Nonstick Pan
The Nonstick pan allowed families to cook and made clean up easier. -
Birth Control - Oral Contraceptive
Birth Control in the form of oral contraceptive became popular in the 1950s. It allowed women to take control of their bodies, as well as allowing couples to have control over how many children they had. -
Digital Clock
The Digital Clock was invented and became an instant household staple in the 1950s. It made telling time easier for all families. -
The ATM
The first ATM was installed in 1959 and allowed customers to access their money easier. This was an important invention for household management because it aided financial management and allowed families to access their money easier. -
Cordless Telephone
The Cordless Telephone was invented in the early 1960s and made communicating even easier for families. -
Smoke Detector
The smoke detector was invented in the 1960s and became an instant success because it promised safety to families. -
Cell Phone
The Cellphone was invented in 1973 and is now a staple. Most families use it as their main telephone number because it is convenient and portable. -
Personal Computer
The Computer first made an appearence in the 70s and has since evolved to become a necessity. It allowed families to have access to many software for not only financial managing but also life managing. -
Laptop Computer
The Laptop Computer was invented in the 80s but became the most popular in the 2000s. Today, it is the most popular computer and allows familes to access information, knowledge, and important software from a portable source. -
Microsoft Excel
The Microsoft Excel software was created in 1985. It was a spreadsheet software that allowed families to keep track of money and other resources. -
World Wide Web
The World Wide Web was first introduced in the early 90s. This has since evolved and provided so much knowledge and information to families today. -
Wireless Internet
Wireless internet was first invented in 1991 but didn't become a staple until the early 2000s. It allowed for an easier access to the internet. -
Swiffer Duster
This invention helped make cleaning easier for families. It saved time and made sweeping a simpler task. -
Tankless Water Heater
The Tankless Water Heater made heating water easier and it saved space and money. -
Smartphone
The Smartphone became popular in the late 90s and into the 2000s. Today, smartphones are in everyone's life. They come with calenders and other applications that allow for easier organization and time management. -
Google
Google was first introduced in the early 2000s. It has since became a household name because it allowed people to access information quickly and easily.
