It’s something no one wants to talk about, but for many, it’s something they can’t hide. Do you slip on your suit jacket to jump out of the car for a quick errand after work? Are you stashing a shawl in the car––just in case––even though we’re in the worst of the Texas summer? Are you hiding excessive underarm sweat? Donna Braunreiter MS, co-owner of You Only Younger says, “One out of five men and women suffer from excessive sweating. But you shouldn’t let this easily treatable condition keep you from living your best life!”

If you want to upgrade one part of your home theater, which element should you choose? Richard says, “We tell all our customers that the things that will outlast any changes in technology are your screen and your speakers. If you put your initial investment in those areas of your home theater, they’ll last you 10-15 years. The nice thing about the screen is that if you move...you can take it and the projector with you. I’ve seen plenty of people pack up their home theater and go!”

Who can give you a “grand-new look” at a family-friendly price? The “Cande Man Can.” Zip down the Grand Parkway or FM 723 to Grand Windows and Interiors and visit Candelario Lopez and his wife, designer Caron Lopez. Caron says, “Cande’s instrumental to the success of our business because everything he does, he does to perfection. I can design with confidence, knowing Cande’s a problem-solver who’ll make it all work. We’re a perfect match!”

Gone are the days when the dentist would approach you with a scalpel in his hands and a stern look in his eye. At EcoDental, you’ll enjoy a patient-centered atmosphere with massaging chairs, digital x-rays, laser dentistry, and empathetic care. Dr. Danny Nguyen of EcoDental says, “At our office we promise to be as gentle with our patients as we are on the planet! Our new Picasso Lite laser means I can perform treatments with even more precision...in a way that’s even easier for patients!”

People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive. For the past twenty years, men have come and gone from that list, but two have remained constant. Now ages 49 and 51 respectively, Brad Pitt and George Clooney own four of the past twenty titles…and are still top contenders every year! How do they do it?

A change in your body is more than a change in the way you look, it’s a change in your confidence, the way you feel, and the way you live your life. Over and over patients say that Dr. Ahmadi of Avante Plastic Surgery has changed their lives and helped them reclaim their own beauty.

“When looking for my new home, I wanted a project house, a fixer-upper,” says Fort Bend County new homeowner Cathy. “After the general inspection on a house I liked, I wanted more information on the state of the roof and the cost to repair it. I called Allegiance Roofing because they advertised free inspections and estimates. I knew it was a shot in the dark, but I didn’t know who to ask for a reference, so I took the chance. Boy, did I get lucky!” Joe Rangel, owner of Allegiance Roofing says, “Free, no-obligation inspections and on-site estimates are the cornerstones of our business. You shouldn’t be charged just to find out what it will cost to fix your roof!”

What does Mark Kolon, General Sales Manager at Classic Chevrolet, think about Bryan Bellamy, Chance Kamp, and the crew from All Out A/C and Heating? He says, “For starters, Bryan rocks! I was at work when my wife called and said our house was just too warm upstairs.I knew Bryan from around the community...and as a businessperson in Fort Bend, I wanted to get A/C help from another Fort Bend based business. All their technicians were busy, but Bryan came out himself the same day! That’s incredible service!”

Over the course of my husband Rod’s career,” says Jackie Erskine, “we’ve been transferred seventeen times and lived in twenty houses. You get used to dealing with all kinds of people and companies. We’ve always been of the mindset to use local when we can. Since we’ve only had good experiences with All About Carpet and Floors, we stay loyal to them and pass their name along. Over the last twenty years we’ve gotten to know them so well I consider them friends. I can’t tell you how many projects they’ve done for us...I’ve literally lost count!

Nothing’s worse than being the second or third person into the shower and getting a faceful of freezing cold water. Or standing by the sink waiting and waiting for the water to heat up so you can get your morning shave before work. Or knowing that there won’t be enough hot water to run the dishwasher, the laundry, and your child’s bath. Luckily, the plumbing company you can depend on recommends a hot water heater that can go the distance. Alan’s Plumbing has been recognized as Fort Bend’s most reliable plumbing company...and Rheem has been recognized by homeowners as the most reliable brand of water heaters.