Yes, 1899!!! The house is small and cute, and a DIY butcher block countertop is perfect. Here are the steps to making it, ...

(Howard Garrett / Special Contributor) Food-grade mineral oil for cutting boards and other wooden devices such as bowls, spoons, spatulas, etc. is known as butcher block oil. Howard’s Cutting ...

While you shouldn’t need to sand your butcher block more than once a year, do apply a coat of conditioner any time the wood starts looking dried out. Start by thoroughly cleaning your cutting ...