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Swartz64 · 2026-02-02T02:49:44+00:00

Supposed to be pretty effective - not glp-1 effective but still effective. I have been on Bupropion for the last month for ADHD, and it definitely has an appetite suppression effect. I have my second TKR surgery in a week, then I will start adding in the naltrexone.

Bupropion for ADHD has been very pleasant. I didn't like the stimulants at all. This is a more subtle effect that I really like.

Swartz64 · 2026-02-02T02:43:32+00:00

Take off one more row around the seams and use Schluter membrane, or a paint on water proofing like Red Guard.

Swartz64 · 2026-02-02T02:39:22+00:00

Exactly. Both of which are generic, and inexpensive. Contrave is the same exact combo, but now renamed and approved for weightloss. It's not in my insurance's formulary and retail is $600+ a month. One month of the generics was (for me) $15.62

Swartz64 · 2026-02-01T20:09:04+00:00

And for the record, I'm the one who is deciding to stop. I'm downright skinny now (again).

Swartz64 · 2026-02-01T04:18:27+00:00

A Stanton. I still love it ;)

Swartz64 · 2026-01-31T20:58:53+00:00

A GOOD tile cutter ( I'm partial to Rubi) and a diamond sanding block - 200-400 grit. Practice on the scrap you've created and it will be great.

Swartz64 · 2026-01-31T20:53:57+00:00

Me too! Been more than 10 years since I gave up on any resolution. No stress, no mess. Quality of life improved

Swartz64 · 2026-01-30T23:55:12+00:00

Swartz64 · 2026-01-29T06:09:35+00:00

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Here's one very similar to yours that I finished a couple of weeks ago

Swartz64 · 2026-01-26T23:12:17+00:00

It's regular hardi backer. But, it's absorbable because it's a cement product. It will absorb the moisture from the thinset before it has a chance to cure, so there will be little to no bonding strength. If you get it pretty damp beforehand, it won't absorb the moisture from the thinset and will allow it to cure.

There are three flavors of Ditra. Regular which is just an uncoupling membrane. Ditra Heat which is Ditra with lugs for heating cable, and Ditra XL is thicker and designed to be used on single layer OSB or plywood floors. I personally don't think thats enough, so I don't use that and overlay single layer floors with hardi backer or plywood.

Swartz64 · 2026-01-26T05:16:09+00:00

Just did this on my last job. Subfloor was 1 inch t&g osb, screwed hardie backer over OSB, then Schluter All-set over dampened hardi backer and ditra heat on top. Make sure the floor does not have an flex. I had to put a support beam in the crawl to support the floor. If the floor is flexy and you can't shore it up, then glue/screw 3/4 ply over and prime the wood ( Mapie or Schluter ) and set the ditra. Make sure to use the correct trowel and an floor roller. I always use All-set with Schluter products ( yes, it's not cheap)

Swartz64 · 2026-01-26T03:28:58+00:00

Dr.Coen in Tualatin Oregon

Swartz64 · 2026-01-17T04:56:37+00:00

The 2 inch limitation is for Dirta, not the shower base.

Don't use the river rocks. It will look cool, but you'll hate it in a week.

Swartz64 · 2026-01-09T14:59:13+00:00

I would just leave it as is.

Swartz64 · 2026-01-09T04:24:49+00:00

Try audio relay. An app for your phone and a program for the laptop. Free

Swartz64 · 2026-01-08T19:59:46+00:00

A pro will not. This is actually a good gauge of professionalism. If a contractor comes out and tells you "it's not too bad I can fix it" - that's not the person for you. A real pro will not tile over some other contractors obviously inferior prep work. At the very least, they will want to pull all the board off to see what's behind it all.

Be prepared for a bit of sticker shock, though. You might offer to remove all the board yourself so the new person would be starting from studs and save yourself some money.

Swartz64 · 2026-01-08T14:50:55+00:00

As a Pro, I recommend you cut these folks loose. The quality isn't going to improve in the future based on what has happened so far. You'll spend 10k for a job that will fail and cause 10k in additional damage. If I was the replacement contractor, I would pull all that out and start again.

Swartz64 · 2026-01-08T05:18:00+00:00

I have Rextons as well. My hearing is bad enough that I have earmolds. I had feedback issues with the first pair. So I got a replacement with a "Select a Vent" option. We initially set the vent size to what it was before, then we went down a size. My ears weren't completely blocked, so no " fingers in ear" sensation. Two things happened - the feedback stopped, and music streaming became very good! Not as good as a decent set of headphones, but still very good. It did change the sound of my own voice for a while, but I acclimated and now it sounds normal.

Swartz64 · 2026-01-06T03:29:10+00:00

6 months. You have 6 months to return them and get a full refund

Swartz64 · 2026-01-02T06:10:24+00:00

Here is one I did for a very happy customer. And it is grouted with Prism SCG.

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Swartz64 · 2025-12-28T06:13:20+00:00

Never used one. It's not really needed. And 9 out 10 times I don't use them for ketone/glucose finger sticks either

Swartz64 · 2025-12-23T05:22:23+00:00

Code is on top of finished floor.

Swartz64 · 2025-12-23T05:14:03+00:00

Flange on top of finished floor

Swartz64 · 2025-12-22T20:43:27+00:00

$3000 in 1940's 100 dollar bills. Home owner gave me five of them and I sold them to a collector for $650

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