Just Ask Georgia: 2/4/2026

GEORGIA, I have a question,

So...basically, I’m a young 20s guy living on my own paycheck to paycheck. I have a basement apartment, and my landlord, well, he is pretty much non-existent. And, well, my toilet is so messed up that I’ve begun to use a litter box. I know, it’s disgusting, but I have no idea how to fix the current state of my plumbing.

Normally, this isn’t an issue, but I have a date coming over to my place, and she’s implied she wants to “stay the night.” I foolishly said yes, completely forgetting that I’ve been going to the bathroom in a box of sand for months and that my toilet...