Why Sacrifice the Color?
In Southern Arizona it's no secret that our summers are intense, most of the Southwest is. We have a strong relationship with the sun and...
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Find articles on How-To's, Design, Sustainability and on life in an American recycling and manufacturing company. How can we be a small business when we're saving something as large as a mountain!
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Julie Olauson
- Aug 11, 2016
- 3 min
The Abandoned Marble Quarry
Do you ever have those moments where you are reminded; Why you do what you do and why you push for what your passion is? Sometimes it...
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with host Jody Hinkel
- May 19, 2016
- 1 min
My Dream Home
#recycledgranite #homeshow #tucson #arizona #trade #show #tv #design #kgun #local #reality #tvshow #paver #splitstone #ledgestone
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Arizona Julie
- May 6, 2016
- 2 min
The Fireplace Fix - Part 1
I'm the type of person that loves to look at homes. I just enjoy seeing architecture and design ideas, so I visit open houses and model...
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AE Recycled Granite
- Apr 22, 2016
- 1 min
We ❤︎ Earth Day
Today is Earth Day and what a beautiful day it is. The sun is shining here in Tucson, with a gentle breeze. It makes me want to take a...
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Arizona Julie
- Apr 6, 2016
- 1 min
An Affinity for Design
I enjoy working with clients on their design choices. Even though we are predominately a manufacturer, we occasionally have a DIYer come...
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Julie Olauson
- Mar 26, 2016
- 1 min
Arizona Involvement
Earlier this month, I had the pleasure of being invited to a town-hall meeting with Governor Doug Ducey to discuss how small businesses...
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Arizona Julie
- Feb 19, 2016
- 2 min
Picking Perfect Paver Patterns
Picking Perfect Paver Patterns... say that 5 times fast! When it comes to installing pavers most people focus on location, material type...
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Arizona Julie
- Feb 5, 2016
- 2 min
The Subway Tile Revival
In every design there is always a product that gets revamped, retooled and redesigned bringing it back into relevancy. From fashion...
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Arizona Julie
- Jan 22, 2016
- 2 min
The "Light" Way
When it comes to getting the best look for your design you pour over paint samples, fabric choices, accent pieces and work to incorporate...
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Julie Olauson
- Jan 8, 2016
- 1 min
We have a winner!
CONGRATULATIONS to the winner of the A & E Recycled Granite "Best DIY Project" of 2015! The Farmer family from Vail, Arizona was the...
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Julie Olauson
- Nov 12, 2015
- 2 min
A Beautiful Option
With all the talk in the Southwest about drought and water shortages, people are scrambling to do their part to preserve while...
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Anita Dean
- Nov 3, 2015
- 1 min
A Place to Unwind
In today’s society it is easy to move away from an appreciation of nature. It is difficult to carve out time to just sit and enjoy....
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Julie Olauson
- Oct 26, 2015
- 1 min
Vote for us!
We've been nominated for Arizona's Greenest Workplace Challenge! Vote everyday from October 26 - 30th! #contest #challenge #Arizona...
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Aubrea Dean
- Sep 29, 2015
- 2 min
Fire Pits and Family
Hot cocoa, warm fuzzy blankets, and knitted sweaters…these are just a few of the many wonderful things that winter brings! There’s...
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Julie Olauson
- May 12, 2015
- 1 min
Homes For Our Troops Install
We had a wonderful time in Prescott Valley installing our Glacier Blend in Sgt. Brian Roberts home. This specially adapted home is being...
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Julie Olauson
- Apr 22, 2015
- 2 min
I want my kids to climb mountains and not landfills.
I want my kids to climb mountains and not landfills. Have you ever seen images of granite harvesting? It’s not a pretty one. We are...
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Julie Olauson
- Feb 26, 2015
- 1 min
The fireplace that started it all...
Here is the fireplace that started it all... 2 years ago we were remodeling our ugly, out-dated used brick fireplace and wanted a natural...
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Julie Olauson
- Feb 12, 2015
- 1 min
Why A & E Recycled Granite?
The Story Behind A&E… In 1974, my grandparents, Alfred and Ella, started up a home heating company in Butler, Pennsylvania. They named it...
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Julie Olauson
- Feb 5, 2015
- 1 min
Local First Arizona Mixer
This months Local First Mixer was at Gio Taco! The food was amazing! Very Fresh! Gio Taco is located at 350 East Congress Tucson, AZ...
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