Butcher block countertops bring unmatched warmth and character to a kitchen, but they demand thoughtful selection, proper installation, and regular care. Choosing the right wood species, grain style, ...

Q: My butcher block kitchen table is 1 1/2 inches thick and 38 inches in diameter. The varnished surface is badly pitted and some of the polyurethane varnish has peeled. Can I refinish it myself? The ...

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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 ...