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*Originally published on Linkedin. #military, #woodworking, #veteran, #woodcraft, #cuttingboard. Kurt Ballash is one of the most fascinating men I have ever met. A combat veteran with multiple tours under his belt, Kurt grew up in a rough environment and even got in trouble as a younger guy. He figured the Army would teach him discipline and give him the skills he needed to advance in life and find his calling.

Dicle Belül has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. The cutting board is an integral part of even the most basic kitchen, but it can be dangerous if you don't care for it properly. Cleaning your utensils is essential to make sure you prevent food poisoning. This is because, according to NHS Direct, there are about 200% more bacteria on an average kitchen cutting board than on a toilet seat. Because we cannot see bacteria with the naked eye, you may not be aware of the contagion occurring right before your eyes and you may not be taking the proper precautions. This means there is a high risk of contamination of your chopping board without you even realizing it.

This poor faux cutting board suffered a mishap. I'm not sure how it happened, but it needs some TLC. I used popsicle sticks and glue to reinforce the back and help it stay more stable. You could still see the cracks in the front, so I used some homespun material to make a wrap-around bow, and this also created some more interest to the front of the country home decor.