This wishlist goes beyond just the basics needed to keep a household going over (in other words, it won't include necessities like washing machines and vacuum cleaners, although I have done without a washing machine in emergencies...

These items are ones from the "very handy to have but not essential" category. Dishwashers are supposed to use less water and to sterilise the dishes better, too. And how much time and energy gets spent in either making the children do the dishes follo by re doing the plates and knives that a grumpy ten year old didn't do properly. And a dishwasher hides all the dirty dishes out of sight while it's waiting to be run, and the cats won't be tempted to jump up on the bench if the slightest residue of fish or chicken lingers on any plate or knife (they never learn). I would like to do a time and motion study of how long it takes me to do the dishes every day by hand.

I think most people who are responsible for keeping the household in good order have a wishlist of gadgets and other goodies that they would like to have for their home.