So you're considering a new butcher block countertop for your kitchen. Good call, but get ready to give it more TLC than you might expect.

In this video, I disassemble barrels and transform the wood into a solid oak chopping block, detailing my techniques throughout the process. Key topics include milling barrel lumber using various ...

With the exception of cast iron, and maybe high-quality knives, kitchen tools are rarely purchased for posterity.More often, they meet an immediate need. Jacob May’s end-grain butcher blocks, however, ...

One of the most popular features of contemporary kitchens is a solid-wood butcher block cutting surface, usually 1 1/2-inch-thick hardwood strips laminated to form countertop inserts or cutting tab… ...

This Michigan Maple Block end grain chopping block is sure to be a showpiece in your kitchen, thanks to its checkered maple wood construction. With a size of 20 by 15 inches and a thickness of 3-1 ...

A. Butcher block countertops are a relatively DIY-friendly project and can be done by anyone who feels confident with basic woodworking skills like cutting the wood, matching it and making cutouts ...

Made using an end-grain design, the Brooklyn Butcher Blocks Brickwork Board ($300) ensures your delicious meals stay exactly where they’re supposed to: in the stomachs of your guests. Unlike ...

Sanding down deeper stains works as well—just be sure to treat the wood again after sanding. This Old House advises using: . a coarse, 60-grit sandpaper or sanding sponge to abrade the ...

Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStore’s Item of the Week is an exotic choice for home projects: dragon wood butcher blocks! These blocks are on sale for 30% off through the end of June. Jamie ...