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By the 18th century, home cooking was revolutionized with the advent of new stove designs like the Franklin stove and the Rumford stove, which improved efficiency and reduced smokiness. These changes led to more effective heat management in cooking.
The development of gas and electric stoves in the 19th century brought about even further innovations, such as the thermostat, with gas stoves becoming common by the early 20th century. The ability to regulate temperature made cooking far more convenient and consistent.