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]
And just like that, temps are going from “Hooray for jeans and hoodies” to “Where’d I put those dang earmuffs?” If you’re like most homeowners, you’ve likely tested your furnace a time or two. But have you shown your plumbing system any TLC yet? As your Pittsburgh plumbing experts, we recommend doing some quick DIY … [Read More]
As your Pittsburgh plumber, we typically like to offer preventive maintenance tips and do-it-yourself tricks on our blog. This time, we’re going the opposite direction: We’re going to share some DON’T tips. To be honest, we’ve seen too many homeowners make big mistakes that cost big bucks to fix, and we don’t want to see … [Read More]
From the perfectly roasted turkey and Grandma’s famously lumpy mashed potatoes to the post-lunch snooze and “friendly” flag football contest in the backyard, Thanksgiving is stuffed with long-standing traditions. And then there’s the day after Thanksgiving— leftovers, battling ridiculously long checkout lines for debatably “good” deals, and… calling a plumber. Yep, calling a plumber is a holiday … [Read More]
There’s so much to love about fall in Pittsburgh. At Taggart Plumbing, we’re especially fond of the crisp air and colorful trees. Of course, as refreshing and beautiful as those things are, they can create headaches for homeowners—expensive ones. Use our Fall Plumbing Maintenance Checklist to make sure your home’s ready for those falling temps and falling … [Read More]
We know you want to be a responsible homeowner who takes good care of your investment. But we know something else, too: When your garbage disposal’s on the fritz or there’s a mysterious water stain on your family room ceiling, you’d really rather not pay a gazillion dollars to have someone fix the problem. You especially don’t … [Read More]
