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 with its effects, mainly its ability to bleach everything man-made of its color. Fading. Fading. Fading. You see it everywhere and it really doesn't take long for it to start happening. From your house paint to your hair color anything dyed will eventually die out. ​This also includes the faux stone siding that is popping up everywhere. The

Tonight is the opening ceremony for the Olympics and the excitement of the games starts with tonight's pageantry. There will be music, dance and the presentation of the Countries. With Brazil hosting these games we're sure tonight's celebration will be one for the record books! Soon everyone will be watching the athletes compete for the Gold, Silver and Bronze. How amazing to know that you are THE best in the world. The excitement of standing on the podium knowing you represe

Guess The Granite Contest This year at the Maricopa County Home and Landscape Show at the beautiful University of Phoenix Stadium we presented visitors with a challenge, guess how many pounds of A & E Recycled Granite products we featured in our booth — and we had it everywhere! From the beautiful Paver floor, to the Split Stone Mailbox and Bench and our amazing Round Grillin' Pit. All the way down to our recycled granite business card holders. Some found the game overwhelmin

I am frequently amazed at our DIY customers, with little to no experience they are able to take our products and knockout an amazing outcome. Their excitement about transforming their space is contagious and it really is a pleasure to work with them. They call us for advise, to talk about how sparkly a tile is, how they found an easier way to work around an outlet or to just say "Hi". Every January we host the "Best DIY Project" contest and we give our Facebook followers the

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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 homes almost as a hobby. I think it's interesting, especially in older homes, to see how people work with styles and floorplans that are no longer current, how creative they get to make the house seem modern. However, here in Tucson, I've noticed a trend.... there are a LOT of ugly fireplaces in this town. There are the untouched, drab, dated

I enjoy working with clients on their design choices. Even though we are predominately a manufacturer, we occasionally have a DIYer come in that is working on a whole room (or house) concept. They'll be spec'ing in our split stone for a fireplace, a backsplash, or even accent walls and they want every part of their design to work. I've noticed that flooring, cabinets and even our Split Stone will be an easy decision for them to select the one they want. Wanna know what gives

It's our birthday! A & E Recycled Granite has turned 2! What an amazing journey so far - we've seen our operations grow, we've doubled our recycling in Tucson and Phoenix and we've started manufacturing new products like our Subway Tiles and Fire Pits. We've hit some incredible milestones like working with Mayor Jonathon Rothschild. Being on set with Antonio Sabato Jr. on Fix It & Finish It. Winning "Most Innovative New Product" in 2015 from the Southern Arizona Home Build

Picking Perfect Paver Patterns... say that 5 times fast! When it comes to installing pavers most people focus on location, material type and pricing - which are good things! Yet not a lot of people consider the paver patterns themselves. For curb appeal you might use multiple sizes, creating interest with varied pieces, but I'm talking about selecting the best pattern for your project when it comes to structural integrity. Certain patterns are stronger and more suited for spe

In every design there is always a product that gets revamped, retooled and redesigned bringing it back into relevancy. From fashion trends to automotive body lines to interior design elements... all of it can be made new again. In home design, with the rise of shows like Fixer Upper, with the adorable and super talented Gaines', Subway Tiles are once again becoming a fixture in interior projects. Unlike the Subway Tiles of old, the new trend is everything and anything can bec

When it comes to getting the best look for your design you pour over paint samples, fabric choices, accent pieces and work to incorporate elements that accentuate your style. You'll search for inspiration from magazines, Pinterest, Houzz and Google to see what's in vogue at the time. Then the hard work starts, you begin remodeling. Even if you hire designers, painters and contractors you still have the mess and upheaval to deal with and when you're a DIYer, well.. you're in