Butcher block countertop pros You can completely understand the appeal of butcher block countertops. Traditional, rustic, and characterful – it's the visual benefits that often draw people in.

A wooden butcher block countertop lends rustic charm to any kitchen. But even if you install them yourself, the slabs can be pricey. Here’s a cheaper, do-it-yourself alternative. Over at BLDG 25 ...

Give your home a Soho Farmhouse update with this large 60 x 45cm block, crafted from strong oak wood. It’s framed with a divot edge to funnel away extra meat juices (drain this off into a jug to ...

First things first: Bally Block Co. does not make cement blocks. The eastern Berks County manufacturing company makes wood products with butcher block, which is strips of hardwood glued together.