Vlog 004 In Vlog 004, we’re taking big steps in transforming the space—on a serious budget. From installing beautiful butcher block countertops to giving a second life to FREE, upcycled cabinets, this ...

Butcher blocks are large, thick pieces of wood ideally suited for meat preparation. Over time they’ve also become a popular choice for kitchen countertops, as their natural look and durability for ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

We dive into the Internet’s top tips for a DIY kitchen refresh to see if we can buff out years of use without breaking the bank. Q: My big kitchen, which could charitably be described as “country” ...

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 ...

In 'Run Like a Girl,' the former environment minister dishes on working with Justin Trudeau, her hometown hero Sheila Copps — ...