Two years ago we decided to tear out our ugly tile kitchen countertops and replace them with hardwood, butcher block countertops from IKEA. (It really wasn't that hard to do-it-yourself.)

Now, two years of hot pans, sharp knives, and wet dishes later--how are these hardwood countertops holding up?

Spoiler alert: they've held up quite well. But we've also taken some basic precautions.

If you're evening thinking about installing IKEA, Home Depot, or Lowe's butcherblock countertops, you're going to want to watch this video:
-Find out what was challenging about the installation
-What kind of finish we used
-What we'd do differently
-What little imperfections we can now see
-And ways we protect the wood during everday use

Read more about our kitchen remodel and how much it all cost on An Oregon Cottage: http://anoregoncottage.com/diy-kitche...