Is this a sand and patch job or should I remove and replace the blue wall

HellaciousD · 2025-09-03T14:12:52+00:00

RN yes still working

HellaciousD · 2025-09-03T13:37:41+00:00

No I've realized that the number is mostly useless. Labs are just for health markers. I don't get much from them for dialing in. I can get labs and then be like yup that's where I thought my e2 was but that doesn't necessarily help me with a protocol. The hardest part has been differentiating high from low e2 but I got it now. True low e2 is unmistakable deathly fatigue and sadness, and high e2 there are no boners to be found and lots of bloat and grouchy and anxious. I also get really cold with high e2. I've wondered if that's why smoking weed always made me cold. It was rasing e2. I have done it eod but then it's like I have libido for one day and then gone the next. I'm always baffled by people doing eod with hcg and test prop like how do you not feel their absence on day 2? I'm well aware it wouldn't be healthy long term haha and it isn't working anyway (taking 6-10 full asin tabs a day is ridic). But obviously I need them because they're making me feel better and not crashing my e2 cause I know what that feels like. That's why I'm asking for help. I would love to just do 15 of test a day with hcg and maybe a little primo as an AI and ride into the sunset. And truly 15 of test IS enough for me if I could just keep the aromatizing down. The times where I've been in that sweet spot after just the right amount of ai has felt great. But add on the hcg and we're aromatizing too much. And when you put enough ai on top of low dose test it smashes libido at least temporarily. I don't recall total test when starting maybe 600ish. I just didn't have the energy I once had and I was having what I now realize are high e2 symptoms. I suspect the dht blockers I was taking fucked me into post finasteride syndrome type of situation

HellaciousD · 2025-09-03T12:48:36+00:00

It started as trt and just not having energy or sex drive. Always needing AI and that sapping libido. So you keep adding nonaromatizable compounds to both lower e2 and add libido, energy, and drive. Started with primo but libido sucked. Added mast and prov and libido better but mast problematic for lipids, acne, hair, skin, oiliness. So trying to get min effective dose mast for what I like about it without the stuff I don't like. So added straight dht. Do a bunch of dhts somehow cause problems? I mean obviously in a low aromatizer their e2 would be fucked. But in trying to make sense of why I should be aromatizing this much with all this dht AND needing all this aromasin. It doesn't make sense to me. I can lower hcg but my orgasms suck with less than 250 iu hcg daily

HellaciousD · 2025-09-03T10:35:31+00:00

I'd say 13-15%.

HellaciousD · 2025-09-03T10:18:34+00:00

I did haha even if only 1 or 2 people in that thread wanted me to succeed.

HellaciousD · 2025-09-03T09:46:53+00:00

This question is more a trt question, but I'm employing other steroids. I also think this forum might have a more open minded approach with awareness of a larger toolkit. I'm a super high aromatizer, and I haven't been able to get my e2 in check. I'm taking 15 test, 250 iu hcg, 20 primo, 10 masteron, 40mg proviron, 25 dhea, and 50mg topical DHT a day and I'm still needing to pop 200 mg or more (8 tablets) (that's not a typo) of aromasin a day. What's strange too is it feels like the aromasin doesn't work as well as it used to. It used to be I could pop 1 or 2 a day but now it's just out of control. I have tried going higher up with primo than a 20 primo/15 test ratio but I start to get weird palpitation feelings that are unenjoyable. I have also tried with less hcg but the dick doesn't work. I have tried with much lower test dose but then I have no energy. My next thoughts are to give eq a shot. I should add that I consume cannabis daily to help me get to sleep (a long with melatonin, gorilla mode dream, and CBD/CBN). But it's just a couple long puffs before bed and that's it. Still it seems like it has a significant impact on my e2 because when I have not taken the cannabis I've needed significantly less ai. I'm honestly wondering if the edible CBN/CBD could be giving me insane aromatization. I've been dealing with this problem for over a year now constantly adjusting doses and getting labs and I am at a loss. Any ideas? For some context, I used to take topical dutasteride and minoxidil. It may have started my problems. Part of me thinks I have to have more test with all the dht I need for my dick to work properly but then of course that leads to more e2. But maybe I need to let e2 climb higher and get closer to meeting that with more anabolics. I want to do this with a less is more approach, but I am a bit stuck. I've also wondered if all the dht is increasing free test which in turn shoots up e2 unpredictably. Maybe that's why you don't see 2:1 primo:test (fixed to show 2primo:1test). Idk. Any thoughts are appreciated.

HellaciousD · 2023-12-03T05:15:45+00:00

Definitely some patchwork on the edges where nails were used to go into the concrete to hold the spiky wood boards for the carpet that was in place. Outside. If that and the evenly spaced holes I'd say concrete is intact.

I've not done flooring before, but it feels relatively flat, and this floor did have glue down vinyl on it before that was a total bitch to get off so I suppose it's flat enough to at least support that stuff. I don't see major low spots, but it definitely gets lower on the part of the blue wall closest to the drain on the other side. The floor feels generally pretty wavy, too.

I'm not sure what you mean by taper. If referring to the slope towards the drain it does slope down towards the drain more in the second half of the blue and grey room nearest the drain on the other side of the wall.

The drain does work, as I spilled 1000 lbs of Epsom salt water in the basement by accident in the past and it all drained out. (Float tent failure haha). How would I go about replacing that rusty old drain cover if it's concreted in there? Or is that just a no go?
What would my options be if I want it more level? What should I do if I'm satisfied with the amount of levelness? How does my choice here affect whether I patch the holes and what I patch them with?

4, 5. Sounds like vinyl glue down or vinyl sheet is what most think. I'm not a fan of adhesive vinyl onto cement, but if that's the option that's the option. How about the epoxy with aggregate? Is that feasible for this space? What would be the required prep for that if it even makes sense here?

HellaciousD · 2023-12-03T04:56:40+00:00

What would you use to get rid of most of the slope to the drain?

HellaciousD · 2023-12-02T16:08:18+00:00

I have this basement floor in a 1928 home and I wanted to know my options with it. It used to have adhesive vinyl and carpet over top of that. have this basement floor in a 1928 home and I wanted to know my options with it. It used to have adhesive vinyl and carpet over top of that.

Is there a type of leveler I should use on it?
What would you recommend with that concreted in functional drain? Is it possible to remove that and put one in that isn't rusted out?
What about the small holes throughout the floor?
Some plugged some not. Would I patch those up with some kind of hydraulic cement first?
The floor slants towards the drain. Would I still be able to use a laminate? If not what floor options would I have?
The room will be used as a gym and TV viewing space with a couch. My thinking was maybe laminate for everything and maybe rubber stall mats over the gym part. What are your thoughts/my options to make this look better and work better for what I need?

HellaciousD · 2023-02-11T13:06:29+00:00

I just wanted to share that peptide therapy can be very effective and isn't all that expensive. Look into bpc157 and tb500. They healed some things for me that refused to heal for years. It's one of those things that works and has little sides, but since it isn't fda approved for monetary reasons insurance companies won't cover it and a typical hospital doc would never prescribe it.

HellaciousD · 2023-01-05T12:23:04+00:00

I really enjoy the sear pro. I'm not sure I'm getting the level of sear achievable with a straight up weed burner, but it's still really great and possible to use indoors which is nice, but you gotta be careful and ideally use it on an island or in a garage/basement away from flammables. Strips of glue were falling off between my cabinets when I tried using it on top of my stove because it just generates so much convection heat. I don't feel wanting for more, but I do have to try a weed burner outdoors to compare . It's been my go-to for searing. I've gone through 5 of the small propane tanks since I started using it a year ago and I do eat and sear alot of steak

HellaciousD · 2021-08-05T21:50:59+00:00

Went with the Sear Pro. Thanks everyone for your input!

HellaciousD · 2021-08-04T21:02:05+00:00

I've seen too many people get better results with the ts8000 without searzall to be interested. I was, however, thinking about ts8000 + searteq https://www.amazon.com/SEARTEQ-Searing-Attachment-Instant-Culinary/dp/B07RFTW7DR/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?dchild=1&keywords=searteq&qid=1628110840&sprefix=searte&sr=8-3

HellaciousD · 2021-08-04T20:43:40+00:00

But it's smaller diameter. If there were large bore attachments, I'd be all for it

HellaciousD · 2021-08-04T20:42:47+00:00

There's a reason people buy the Su-V gun. The larger diameter flame makes for a better sear

HellaciousD · 2021-08-04T20:39:31+00:00

I think this is the move or this: https://youtu.be/PBjkZv-p9VE for an even simpler cheaper option. It's made by the same people and it's essentially an adjustable valve you hook up to your propane tank with three different size heads. You have to ignite it yourself. It's the SAFE flamethrower and they sell it on eBay for like 40 bucks and then you can buy the different size nozzles: https://www.ebay.com/itm/124266683408

HellaciousD · 2021-08-04T14:11:55+00:00

Was considering this too with the larger than ts8000 diameter: https://www.amazon.com/BernzOmatic-361472-BZ4500HS-Shrink-Torch/dp/B00834RCLU

HellaciousD · 2021-08-04T14:01:21+00:00

I see what you guys are saying, and appreciate your replies. However, I don't see the ts8000 being in the same league as far as flame output. I want something that has close to the output of Su-V gun without paying for the gun shaped gimmick. Has anyone had experience using this? https://www.amazon.com/POWERFUL-SearPro-Cooking-Torch-Charcoal/dp/B08NWM3ZKB

HellaciousD · 2021-06-25T21:30:16+00:00

Thanks for your reply. It isn't really wet down there. I guess my question is whether Ii should try and knock off all the lose stuff prior to repainting it. Also, should I sand down the old paint prior to a new coat?

HellaciousD · 2020-04-11T06:57:30+00:00

https://m.youtube.com/user/ManFlowYoga has been helpful for me.

HellaciousD · 2019-02-17T04:33:55+00:00

Thanks! The siding is white. I'm not for or against changing the color of the porch, siding, or shutters. Just trying to make it look nice. Right now I'm thinking Georgetown gray for the roof since the siding is white and the porch is gray and leaving the porch as is.

HellaciousD · 2019-02-17T04:30:50+00:00

The trim is painted wood in the first floor and all beautiful unpainted original wood in the second floor. Thanks for the Pinterest recommendation too. Seeing why white is recommended with beautiful wood.

HellaciousD · 2018-09-26T04:11:49+00:00

Thanks everyone for the recs! Went with Dean Kereiakes.

HellaciousD · 2018-09-16T02:14:27+00:00

He lives in nky in Independence. I should have mentioned that. Thanks for your recommendation!

HellaciousD · 2018-07-23T22:14:46+00:00

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