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 — ...

Kitchen details can speak volumes. While some people have the basics in place - fridge, oven, toaster - and leave it at that, keen cooks look for the best tools and appliances to up their culinary ...

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Butcher-block countertops will always look good. They may not be the It style raved about by interior designers each and every year, but they will never be a source of designer or homeowner regret, ...

Picking out materials for counters isn't easy. There are many options, and all have their own pros and cons to using them, including care, cost, and staining. Butcher block is one popular choice ...

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Butcher blocks have taken over kitchen islands — and marched across Instagram feeds — but their kitchen cred often comes with a hefty price tag. Yet, there’s good news: the best butcher block cutting ...