Wood countertops are beautiful, warm, and can be very durable, but how long they last is often directly tied to the products you use to seal and finish them. There are many things to know before you ...

Q. I am having a walnut butcher block countertop made for a 4' x 5' kitchen island. What is the best finish to have applied? We do a lot of cooking and have two teenagers (!) with their requisite ...

One New Year’s resolution most of us probably forgot to make was to show the wooden workhorses of our kitchen the respect they deserve. Those cutting boards, butcher blocks, spoons, knife handles and ...

Butcher block is a type of wood kitchen countertop that can bring warmth and natural beauty to this frequently used space in your home. They are a favorite for homeowners going for a rustic, farmhouse ...

A timeless addition to any kitchen, butcher block islands and counter tops can cause even the cleverest cleaners to take pause. Here are some maintenance tips that just might surprise you. * To rid ...

We dive into the Internet’s top tips for a DIY kitchen refresh to see if we can buff out years of use without breaking the bank. Q: My big kitchen, which could charitably be described as “country” ...

If anyone has managed to invent the perfect kitchen countertop that works in any kitchen, they forgot to advertise it. I doubt that there is such a thing, though, because so many factors are involved ...