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THE GRANITE GIRLS
420 E. Fifth Street
Tyler, TX 75701
(903) 526-2562
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KITCHEN COUNTERTOPS
The 11th Al Carrell How-to House is brand new. But the kitchen countertops are over 500 million years old!. That’s right. Mother
Nature herself began producing the kitchen countertops when the earth itself was brand new.
The countertops in the kitchen are made of granite, a substance second only to
diamonds in hardness. The granite in the How-to House was cooled from hot molten rock and formed under enormous pressure beneath the
earth’s crust.
Many homebuilders use synthetic materials in an attempt to create the look of granite. But no synthetic material can capture the beauty
and texture of granite in all of its rich complexity.
The granite in the kitchen of the How-to House is a beautiful Juparana Lapidus granite that was quarried in Brazil. Many homes in the
area feature the same granite. However, because of the varied colors and movements of the beautiful stone, each kitchen has its own unique
look and character, each as outstanding as the next.
The dynamic crystalline structure of the granite in the How-to House gives it a three-dimensional depth. But the beauty is much more
than skin deep. The hardness of the natural stone used in the kitchen makes it almost indestructible. For as long as families are living in
the How-to House, nothing will ever scratch, chip, dent, stain or otherwise damage the kitchen counters
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Even if the family chef runs out of hands and sets a hot pot taken directly from the stove and sets it directly on a counter surface,
the surface will not be harmed. After all, it has already withstood the heat generated by Mother Earth.
And the material is not the entire story. Expert craftsmanship in cutting and installing the natural stone is also a big part of the
success of the How-to House kitchen. And that expertise comes from Cherie’ Paro, Joyce Paro and Renee’ Ray, “The Granite
Girls.” In fact, in addition to their annual contribution to the Al Carrell How-to House, the Granite Girls were also selected as
suppliers to the HGTV Dream Home in 2005.
Founder Cherie’ Paro is a member of the Tyler Area Builders Association and was recognized as the Associate Member of the Year in
2003. In addition to her work with TABA, Cherie’ is also board member for Habitat for Humanity, is a member of the Pilot Club of
Tyler, the Tyler Chamber of Commerce and the Better Business Bureau.
THANKS!
Home Depot and Swann's Home Furnishings!
