Butcher block has long been a hard-working surface for cabinet countertops, table tops and work surfaces, but when it becomes scratched, stained and scarred it can be an eyesore. However, it’s a ...

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 ...