Butcher block countertops have been reemerging in kitchen design this year, adding character and traditional style to schemes. But before you follow suit, knowing the pros and cons is important to ...

If anyone has managed to invent the perfect kitchen countertop that works in any kitchen, they forgot to advertise it. I doubt that there is such a thing, though, because so many factors are involved ...

A kitchen with butcher block wood countertops and green subway tile backsplash - Joseph Hendrickson/Shutterstock Butcher block evokes ruggedness and timeless beauty ...