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 ...

Q. We have a wood butcher-block countertop, which, after years of neglect, is in desperate need of some type of finishing treatment. I have been given different recommendations on what to put on the ...

Wood countertops are beautiful, warm, and can be very durable, but how long they last is often directly tied to the products ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It's no wonder butcher-block countertops are a constant in cozy cottages and rustic farmhouses alike. The surface, made up of ...

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 ...

Which butcher block countertops are best? Planning a kitchen remodel? Butcher block countertops are an affordable and gorgeous counter solution. Their functionality, price and aesthetics have made ...

After 10 years in print journalism, Nick transitioned to the home improvement space. He has specialized in maintenance, mortgages, home warranties, moving, car shipping, home security and more for 7 ...