Butcher block has long been a hard-working surface for cabinet countertops, table tops and work surfaces, but when it becomes scratched, stained and scarred it can be an eyesore. However, it’s a ...

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 ...

Q What’s the best finish to apply to the wooden spoons I carve? I’d like something that protects the wood from stains, but is also food-safe. A I’ve used several options for projects like this, but my ...