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 ...

Question: My butcher-block countertop needs work. It is stained from food prepared on it. How would I clean and refinish it _ with oil? My wife says why not olive oil? She also wants a nice shiny poly ...

Wood countertops are beautiful, warm, and can be very durable, but how long they last is often directly tied to the products you use to seal and finish them. There are many things to know before you ...

The tough surface of butcher block makes it a popular choice for countertops and work surfaces, but when it becomes stained and scarred, it can be an eyesore. Even a butcher-block table top can show ...