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  • Know the Maintenance Involved Before Signing Off on Butcher Block Counters

    A butcher block countertop is an ideal surface for a traditional kitchen. The wood surface is durable and adds a rustic touch to your home decor. Before you install butcher block countertops it’s helpful to be fully aware of their required maintenance.

    Keep your butcher block looking great by:

      • Keeping it Clean: Keeping the butcher block clean is essential for safe cooking practices and overall home hygiene. Always keep a bottle of undiluted white vinegar handy to use in cleaning up common spills. This will keep kitchen bacteria such as salmonella and E. coli at bay.


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      • Promptly Removing Stains: Don’t fret over stains to your butcher block. Instead, work to promptly remove them using a proven method such as lemon juice, baking soda, bleach, scraping, or sanding.


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    • Maintaining the Finish: Classic butcher block finishes, such as mineral oil and tung oil, will wear off over time and require reapplication. Give yourself plenty of time to ensure the oil application is done properly. Let the oil sit on the counter for 15 to 20 minutes and then reapply it to allow for even distribution.

    To learn more about current kitchen design trends contact our team of professionals at Country Club Homes.  Call us at 203-762-0550 or visit us at www.countryclubhomesinc.com.

  • Photos of a ‘Family Drop Zone’ for Your Wilton or New Canaan Home

    Guess what’s lurking behind the paneled wood double doors off the elegant front foyer of the Fairfield County home you dined at Saturday night? Stuff – everything from tennis shoes to tennis racquets! In modern vernacular, it’s called a ‘Family Drop Zone’. With kids getting off the bus, a parent coming in from work and…

  • New Green Bathroom Remodeling Ideas for Fairfield County, CT Homes

    Residents of southwestern Connecticut have multiple incentives to assume more eco-friendly lifestyles and to “Go Green”. From financial rewards for reducing energy consumption, to the environmentally important goal of living more responsible and sustainable lives, we are becoming more and more aware of our need to reduce energy and natural resource consumption in our Wilton,…

  • Images of Popular Luxury Trends in the Fairfield County Kitchen

    What’s popular in designing a luxury kitchen?  Design a space to conceal all of your counter top appliances, such as coffee makers, toasters, blenders, etc.  Next, consider using a mixture of counter top materials.  Also, conceal your refrigerator and dishwasher with  cabinetry panels to keep  with the visual line of the beautiful cabinetry.  Finally, using…

  • Images & Pictures of Luxury Fairfield County Outdoor Living Areas

    At Country Club Homes, Inc. it has been our pleasure over the years to work with many families who have completed a remodeling or renovation to their Fairfield County, CT. homes and outdoor living areas. With the arrival of the fall season here in southwestern Connecticut, many homeowners are reviewing their outdoor living and entertainment…