The Federal Housing Authority was created in 1934, and the G.I. Bill of 1944 made it possible for veterans to obtain guaranteed home loans. And, of course, there was that unforgettable homebuying stimulus tax-deductible mortgage interest. Indoor plumbing . We take it for granted, but our grandparents certainly did not. Not only did indoor plumbing make today s kitchens and bathrooms the important features they are, but it led to such laborsaving breakthroughs as the washing machine.
Indoor plumbing is more than a convenience.
It improved health and cleanliness. Electricity meant Americans no longer had to go to bed when the sun set. The home as we know it today was changed completely with the introduction of electricity. Just consider how many home appliances are rendered useless when the electricity fails. Plywood and drywall .