I have spent a lot of time researching countertop options for my recent home purchase. I want it to look nice, but I don’t want to spend a lot of money on a 1899 house I don’t plan to grow old in. Yes ...

Designed to be used in meat processing, the aptly named butcher block is a favorite surface for countertops in the kitchen. It stands up well to contact with sharp knives — without dulling blades — ...

Walk into any restaurant or cafe kitchen and you're sure to find a few things they all have in common—the nutty smell of fresh butter, the sizzle of garlic hitting the pan...and butcher block ...

POP Projects is a collection of new and classic projects from more than a century of Popular Mechanics. Master skills, get tool recommendations, and, most importantly, build something of your very own ...

Butcher-block countertops will always look good. They may not be the It style raved about by interior designers each and every year, but they will never be a source of designer or homeowner regret, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There are so many ways to dress up your kitchen with little to no renovation. However, if you've got some money in the bank and need new ...

A new set of keys is exhilarating – until you’re staring at a galley kitchen, a closet-sized laundry nook, and a living room that doubles as an office. Square footage may be fixed, yet the materials ...