Re-do Butcher Block Island

Here is the pitiful butcher block prep table that we bought as newlyweds in Leadville, Colorado and hauled with us on our move to Granbury, Texas. Not being familiar with the elements in Texas we placed it outside thinking it would be a great table by the grill. Not a smart move by us. Three years later it was a mess! You do not want to know what kind of funny things grow in this climate!

I had been looking for about a year for an island to place in our kitchen. After much looking, sticker shock and becoming a fan of Re-Do I decided to replace the old top with a new butcher block top. I am so happy with the results!

Thanks to Steve with Lively Cabinets in Granbury, TX. He ordered me a new top and after cleaning up the metal, he installed the new butcher block top. I am thrilled with the results, glad to have a big new butcher block island, and happy that the cost was only $260.00 for the top and install. It is much nicer and larger and less expensive then the islands I was looking at to purchase. Guess I better go cook something now so that I can break it in. Happy Saturday!