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 ...

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 — ...

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

The countertops are a huge investment, money- and style-wise, in a kitchen remodel. Take inspiration from design expert Erin ...

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” ...

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 ...