T1-Vero Beach Living-Vol.552

MEET RUSS

MONTGOMERY

Board Certi ed Hearing Instrument Specialist NBC

Russ Montgomery’s true passion is helping the hearing impaired. Russ started 38 years ago making hearing aids for the manufacturer. But that just wasn’t enough for him, he had to bring his expertise and his love for helping people into the hearing aid office. Russ Montgomery is Nationally boardcertified and is recognized as one of the most technologically advanced specialists in his field. You certainly owe it to yourself to schedule a free consultation and hearing evaluation with Mr. Montgomery. You won’t be disappointed.

Today’s Hearing Aids Are A Gateway To Better

Sooner is better

time, reduced stimulation to your ears and brain can actually impair the brain’s ability to process sound and recognize speech. The more speech recognition deteriorates, the more dif cult it may be to recover. When you can’t hear what’s going on around you, your mental sharpness suffers.

sooner you take action, the sooner you are able to put a stop to the negative effects of hearing loss, and the sooner you may begin to regain sharpness, confidence, and control.

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Life is becoming more and more di cult to navigate, it seems to me. Too many choices! Even the small stu ba es me at the grocery store, the drug store, home depot, Lowe’s and on and on. For example, I don’t know the last time any of you have gone into a home supply store to purchase a light bulb, which a few years ago was a no-brainer. Your bulb blew, you know the wattage you needed, you go to the store, pick the package up, the wattage was on the front, and check out was a cinch. Now, the row of light bulbs goes on forever, and I cannot ever understand what it is they are trying to sell me. Daylight, warm light, bug light, intense light, so light…etc. Indoor, outdoor, indoor/outdoor, clear glass, frosted glass…I know you know what I’m talking about!

When was the last time you went to the grocery store for a simple package of cookies? I spent een minutes wondering what kind of cookie I should chose, because the entire row is stu ed with every possible color, avor, thickness, and size. Gluten free, sugar free, crunchy, so …some which have also become cereals…that seems to be the latest trend…if you love your cookie, you can probably nd it in the cereal aisle, posing as breakfast, so you can have it with a bowl of milk for breakfast..

by Dr. Melfi, Ph.D.

For me, the worst is purchasing a mattress…Just when you’ve found a mattress you love, it’s time to change it for a new, less lumpy one, but the problem is, although the manufacturer may be the same, Sealy, Serta, Beauty Rest, etc. the name and style number of the mattress you love has been changed to a completely di erent name. When I asked about this, one salesperson said it is not uncommon for mattress names to be changed or eliminated, sometimes every six months, thereby causing immense confusion. As well, I don’t see how lying on a mattress in a showroom can possibly give you all the information needed in ve minutes, and it usually doesn’t. If I worked in a mattress store I would be completely bald from pulling my hair out, knowing full well that the mattress someone choses is going to be coming back in a month, and another one purchased. Imagine how ludicrous it is to spend ve minutes lying on a model, and eight hours sleeping in bed, tossing and turning, knowing you made the wrong decision and lying awake the rest of the night hoping for just one more chance…and that’s usually all you get…one more chance. If your second choice (usually a er having a miserable 30 days on the mattress before it can be exchanged) doesn’t work out…well, too bad. You’re stuck with it!

It’s the same with purchasing a car. Turn the clock back several decades to Ford, Chevrolet, Pontiac, Plymouth and a few others with perhaps a choice or two in each category. Now, there are a zillion cars, and sub-zillion models, to test drive, and you are expected to spend anywhere between twenty-thousand dollars to over one hundred thousand dollars for a car you might not even like a er a week or two. Not to mention, that if you’re purchasing a new car, the minute you drive it o the lot, it has depreciated! Yet, we all seem to accept this. ink of it. One of the major purchases aside from a house, is essentially made blind, and guaranteed to go down in value.

For What it’s Worth, this should not be the norm, and yet it is, for every household in America. It’s no wonder we’re all exhausted at the end of the day, hoping for rest. Unfortunately, many of us will not get a good night’s sleep on the mattress we bought!

KITCHEN & BATH

By Gina Zuk

According to a survey by Trulia, “Around 90% of people remodel their homes at some point.” There are various reasons for home or commercial renovation. Most of them have to do with the general improvement of the current living/ working conditions and aesthetics. Renovation projects, however, can be overwhelming and time-consuming, not to mention costly. There are so many choices and decisions to make... how do you know where to start? Let Sweet Industries, LLC, an honest, local company, manage your residential or commercial improvements so that you can have the finished product of your dreams!

Sweet Industries, LLC was founded by Eric Sweet in 2016. Eric grew up in the North River Shores neighborhood in Stuart, and later attended the University of Florida, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in

Construction Management. Eric began his career in the project management sector of the industry in 2006 when he worked for a commercial builder out of Washington D.C. Eric is a fully-licensed general contractor in Florida operating under his license, #CGC1524682.

TRIED-AND-TRUE PHILOSOPHY

Today, Eric is delighted to own and operate his general contracting business, Sweet Industries, LLC, and reside with his family in his hometown of Stuart, where he maintains an honest, down-toearth business approach. The company’s philosophy is simple: “To provide clients with honest and valuable service at a fair and reasonable price.”

Sweet Industries, LLC manages residential and commercial building projects, from bathroom renovations to new construction of residential and commercial buildings and everything

in between! Regardless of the size or complexity of a project, Eric listens to his client’s needs and works diligently to ensure that those needs are met and that expectations are exceeded. Eric states, “I learned early on that a good project manager simply treats a client’s money as your own.”

Sweet Industries, LLC operates on the premise that general contracting is all about managing expectations, remaining realistic, and making sense from a financial aspect. “I want to be honest about what people already have and look for ways to achieve [the end result] without breaking the bank,” explains Eric. For instance, just refinishing good-quality grade cabinetry instead of replacing it can potentially save a customer thousands of dollars! Additionally, Eric advises his clients to visit multiple showrooms for things like cabinetry, countertops, plumbing supplies, etc., which helps them to stay within budget.

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Eric and his loyal crew believe that the true measure of a successful project lies in customer satisfaction. Sweet Industries, LLC is a full-service general contracting operation with residential and commercial clients ranging from St Lucie County to Palm Beach County. The company coordinates everything for you, including scheduling, financial management, timeliness, and quality assurance.

Sweet Industries, LLC has worked with the same group of honest subcontractors that value fine workmanship since the company first started. Eric states, “I wouldn’t hire people to do work in homes if I didn’t trust them to go into my own home.”

When you hire Sweet Industries, LLC as your general contractor for your commercial or residential construction needs, your experience begins with a home/office visit consultation, where Eric takes measurements and photographs of the space to plan for an overall estimate and scope of work. Eric prides himself on the fact that he has multiple repeat customers. He attributes this repeat business to always doing the right thing and being accountable.

Keeping on schedule in the project management world is a priority, but lately, timing has been quite a challenge with our supply chain crisis. Eric is mindful of this (hopefully) temporary problem, and has been proactive about ordering supplies, such as windows and roofing materials. He has also adjusted design plans accordingly to both keep his customers satisfied and

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keep projects moving according to schedule.

Sweet Industries, LLC provides honest service at reasonable prices. Become one of the many satisfied

customers of this reputable and reliable local business by contacting Eric Sweet and his expert team for all of your renovation and construction projects!

Sweet Industries, LLC.

is open Mondays-Fridays from

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NE Jensen Beach Boulevard in Jensen Beach.