Tag: Butcher block
What I did with My Scrap Butcher Block
I’ve been really busy this week putting the finishing touches on the kitchen, working on the attached back entryway and cleaning up the house. My plan is all coming together….finally! Plus, for the first time in 3 months my dining room isn’t dust covered workshop. HUGE […]
How Remove Silicone Caulk (When You Put it Somewhere Stupid)
Or – “How I spent Valentine’s weekend” Last Friday I wrote about my Epic Fail of the Week where I accidentally used non-paintable silicone caulk to seal the new trim between my bead board back splash at the butcher block counter. Proud DIY moment right there […]
Kitchen Progress Report
Phase #3 of the #NeverEndingReno is chugging along, and like most of my bigger projects, it’s taking WAY longer than I’d like. It’s tough when the entire main floor of your house is total chaos, you know? The dining room is being used as a […]
Butcher Block Counters, Ikea & how Lumber Liquidators Saved my Kitchen
My plan was always to put a butcher block counter in the kitchen. I’ve never been a huge fan of granite – I find it very cold – and besides that, it’s not an appropriate option for my modestly priced neighborhood. (Pro-tip: Be careful not […]