Frank Jacobus is a designer and a professor at the Fay Jones School of Architecture at the University of Arkansas. He has always been fascinated by transforming ordinary objects into…

In this room, the family gathers in the evenings to relax, watch TV, and entertain guests. It’s a space where the tastes and preferences of the apartment’s residents truly come…

A bright rug and plush furniture can make an apartment feel cozy — until dust and stains start to show. Cleaning is essential to keep them looking and smelling fresh.…

Mix equal parts alcohol (or cologne) and oil in a small dish. Soak a cotton ball in the mixture, wrap it in a piece of cloth, and polish the furniture…

Wipe the furniture thoroughly with a dry cloth. Take a small amount of the ready-made “Polish” mixture — a light-brown liquid — and, using a clean piece of flannel, rub…

Furniture finishing should do two things: look good and protect the wood from dust, moisture, and vapors. In kitchens, shelves, and storage cabinets, oil-based paints and enamels are commonly used…

More and more new buildings are made up of small, self-contained apartments. Naturally, it can be challenging to fit bulky furniture into these spaces. Beds and wardrobes take up a…