Simple steps for restoring wood kitchen worktops

I spent last weekend restoring wood kitchen worktops in my own place, and honestly, the transformation is pretty incredible. It's one of those jobs that most people put off because it sounds like a massive, dusty nightmare, but it's actually one of the most satisfying DIY projects you can tackle. There is something deeply therapeutic about watching years of coffee stains, knife scratches, and water marks disappear under a sander, only to see the rich, deep glow of the grain come back to life once the oil hits it. ...

May 3, 2026 · 7 min · Henny Gosling