Wall clock from the 1920s. The materials consists mostly out of wood, aside from the clockworks in metal. The clock was a usual sight in most Swedish homes...

The manual coffee grinder from the 1960's was used in households to grind roasted coffee beans for brewing. With the advance of industrialization these...

Coffee grounds are placed in a paper filter inside a funnel, which is set over a glass coffee pot. Cold water is poured into a separate chamber, which...

A coffee percolator in stainless steel, made in the 2000s. The percolator is a sort of pot that is used to brew coffee using gravity, filtering the...

Soundscape, computer work at home, the computer is Lenovo Think pad. Photo and recording Helena Törnqvist

The audio was recorded in an apartment during the plumbing renovation work in the building. The loudest sound that can be heard is a diamond blade drill...

A small Dishwasher för the small household. Washes dirty dishes clean. Photo and recording Helena Törnqvist

If one has seen the British sci-fi series Doctor Who, then no further explanation is needed. However, for all of you who haven't seen the show, one is...

A white dryer from the 1990s manufactured by Husqvarna. You put your wet clothes and tumble dry your clothes. Photo and recording by Helena Törnqvist.

Electric mixer for baking or whipping cream. Photo and recording Helena Törnqvist

Potica is probably the most popular traditional Slovenian pastry, and in the past was made to celebrate high festivals, including Christmas. According...

A yellow hair dryer manufactured by OBH Nordica, purchased in 2018. It blows hot air and dries your hair. Photo and recording by Helena Törnqvist.