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 ...

Butcher block countertops have been reemerging in kitchen design this year, adding character and traditional style to schemes ...

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 ...

Butcher block (oil finish) is part of the Countertops test program at Consumer Reports. In our lab tests, Kitchen countertops models like the Butcher block (oil finish) are rated on multiple criteria, ...

The countertops are a huge investment, money- and style-wise, in a kitchen remodel. Take inspiration from design expert Erin Napier to get the choice right.

We demand a lot from our kitchen countertops. We want to them to be pretty, long-lasting, hardworking, stain- and water-resistant, and did we mention pretty? The true workhorse of a farmhouse kitchen, ...

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 ...

Who else loves the look of brand new butcher block countertops? The natural wood gives a rich, cozy feel to a kitchen. But I've always wondered how these beauties hold up over time. Among folks who ...