The Complete Guide to Pittsburgh Toilets If you’ve ever toured an older home in Western Pennsylvania and spotted a lone toilet sitting out in the basement, you’ve encountered a Pittsburgh toilet, also known as a Pittsburgh potty. While they may look odd by today’s standards, these fixtures have a fascinating history and a very practical … [Read More]
We’re proud to announce that Taggart Plumbing has been voted a 2025 Nextdoor Neighborhood Fave by the Pittsburgh community. Your recognition means the world to us because it comes directly from the locals who trust us with their homes for plumbing repairs, new installations, maintenance, and so much more. We value earning personal recommendations from … [Read More]
7 Hidden Dangers of Ignoring Backflow Prevention (and How to Fix Them Fast) Backflow incidents contaminate thousands of U.S. water lines each year—yet many homeowners still overlook the dangers of backflow. Below, you’ll discover seven backflow hazards most property owners never see coming, along with how to fix backflow issues before they ruin your plumbing … [Read More]
Oh, hot water, we adore you. The steamy showers, the sanitized dishes, the miraculously-white-again t-shirts. But here’s the deal: We’re starting to think our love is unrequited. After all, you tend to disappear quickly. Sure, we just started both the dishwasher and a load of towels—but is that really an excuse to run out on … [Read More]
On a scale from cold coffee to world hunger, running out of hot water is most definitely toward the first-world-problems end of the spectrum. Still, that doesn’t make the experience any less frustrating or any more comfortable. Even the morning-person-est of morning people is likely to scream a swear word or two when the shower … [Read More]
Water Consumption in the United States On average, Americans drink approximately 39 gallons of bottled water per year at a total cost of roughly $16 billion. Given that bottled water is 300-times as expensive as tap water, and with growing recognition of the potential health and environmental impacts of plastic packaging, many people are turning to home filtration systems … [Read More]
