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 ...

Leave splotches of olive oil and batter all over the kitchen when you cook? You need a countertop that is as easy to clean and durable as it is good looking.

One designer says this style choice "evokes a sense of warmth that is hard to replicate with other materials." ...

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 ...

It's no wonder butcher-block countertops are a constant in cozy cottages and rustic farmhouses alike. The surface, made up of assembled wooden boards, is warmer and more inviting than other materials ...

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 ...