Here’s the solution: An over-the-sink cutting board. As the name implies, these boards span your sink and give you a work surface when you need it.

See how to build a simple wooden cutting board in about 20 minutes. This video demonstrates the process step by step, showing how quickly the board can be made, not including glue and finish drying ...

While side grain cutting boards are fairly simple, there are a few things to keep in mind to make a durable board that will hold up to years of use.