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Tom Drake

Tom Drake

Tom is passionate about writing content to help people improve their homes. Whether it’s installing a new tap or choosing the right toilet, he’s here to help our customers make the right choices and solve their DIY conundrums. He’s also a dab hand at interior design and loves keeping up with the latest bathroom trends and new technologies. When he’s not writing for Tap Warehouse, you’ll usually find Tom cycling or out on the football pitch.

Read about Favourite Magnifying Mirrors

Favourite Magnifying Mirrors

If you’re a fan of avoiding makeup and / or shaving mishaps, you’re probably also going to be a fan of magnifying mirrors. To make your morning routine as practical and hassle-free as possible, check out our collection of magnifying mirrors.

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Posted on 30th September 2019

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Read about How to Change a Ceramic Disc Cartridge

How to Change a Ceramic Disc Cartridge

For most of us, our taps will last a lifetime, just like they’re designed to. However, some of us will one day encounter the need to replace our ceramic tap cartridges. Join us today as we walk you through this useful DIY skill and elongate the life of your taps.

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Posted on 5th August 2019

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Read about 5 of the Best Modern Toilets

5 of the Best Modern Toilets

If you’re looking to kit out your bathroom with contemporary, minimalist pieces, a modern toilet should be top of the list. Modern toilets are easy to clean, stunning to look at (yes, really!), and can open up the space in your bathroom. We’ve got a whole range available, from wall hung modern toilets that float off the ground, to heated toilet seats that’ll transform your bathroom experience. Feeling inspired to find your perfect modern toilet? Let’s take a look at 5 of our top picks.

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Posted on 1st July 2019

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Read about Introducing: Sanimaid - Our New Favourite Toilet "Brush"

Introducing: Sanimaid - Our New Favourite Toilet "Brush"

Say hello to bathroom innovation, if you're looking for a reliable toilet brush you're in luck because the Sanimaid is the most efficient and hygienic toilet brush yet. This range of fantastic toilet cleaners offer a new way to keep it clean, avoid bacteria, and those really unpleasant splashes and drips too. Click here to find out more.

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Posted on 20th June 2019

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Read about How to Stop Dripping Taps

How to Stop Dripping Taps

If you’ve been wondering how to stop a dripping tap, wonder no more! We’re here to turn you into a DIY master with our foolproof DIY guides, and next on the list is how to fix a dripping tap. Whether you’re nervous about your impending water bill or you simply can’t handle the noise of the dripping any longer, your days of dripping taps are over, and they’re never coming back. Ready to go? Here’s how to repair a dripping tap.

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Posted on 7th June 2019

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Read about Everything you Need to Know About Tap Aerators

Everything you Need to Know About Tap Aerators

Here at Tap Warehouse we offer some delightfully efficient kitchen taps equipped with aerators, but if you're not sure what an aerator does and it's not something you look for in a tap, they you're missing out on some pretty great features! Read here to find out exactly what a tap aerator does, and why we're such big fans.

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Posted on 29th April 2019

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Read about How to Descale and Clean a Tap Cartridge

How to Descale and Clean a Tap Cartridge

Our taps are in need of more love than we might think, and in order to keep them running as smoothly as possible, that means a little TLC is required every now and again. To get rid of any limescale build-up you'll need to learn how to descale and clean a tap cartridge, which is where we come in! Follow our handy guide to keeping your taps on top form at all times.

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Posted on 12th April 2019

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Read about How to Fit a Shower Tray

How to Fit a Shower Tray

Fitting a shower tray is nowhere near as complicated as you may imagine, so for the DYI fanatic out there, we thought we'd put together a super simple guide for installing shower trays so you can pick up toolbox and get stuck in! Find everything you need and the steps to take right here.

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Posted on 5th April 2019

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Read about How To Clean Your Black Taps

How To Clean Your Black Taps

Cleaning those stunning matt black taps can be a very risky business if you're not sure quite how to do so. We've put together some handy information about cleaning matt black taps so you never have to worry about it again!

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Posted on 15th February 2019

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Read about How to Change a Kitchen Tap

How to Change a Kitchen Tap

Replacing a kitchen tap is a staple DIY procedure that is actually rather simple once you get your head around all of the connections occurring in the cupboard below the sink. Stick with Tap Warehouse as our expert team takes you on this comprehensive guide to seamless kitchen tap installation!

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Posted on 19th December 2018

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Read about Our Comprehensive Guide to BTUs

Our Comprehensive Guide to BTUs

Join us as we demystify everything BTUs. We’ll get you up to speed on what a BTU actually is, why you need to know about it, how to use our BTU calculator and selecting the best radiator for your home with your new BTU knowledge in mind. Let’s get BTU-ing!

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Posted on 29th November 2018

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Read about How To Remove & Replace a Kitchen Sink

How To Remove & Replace a Kitchen Sink

Removing and replacing a kitchen sink is a staple DIY activity and incredibly satisfying to perform yourself. This seemingly daunting task can be separated down into a simple step-by-step process.

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Posted on 8th October 2018

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Read about The Best Heated Towel Rails for Under £200

The Best Heated Towel Rails for Under £200

Kitting out your bathroom on a budget doesn’t have mean hours trawling through online sales. Tap Warehouse has an array of bathroom fixtures which suit a range of budgets, including the all-important heated towel radiator.

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Posted on 27th September 2018

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Read about The Concealed Cistern: What You Need to Know

The Concealed Cistern: What You Need to Know

Toilets with hidden cistern are making waves for all of the right reasons in the world of home bathroom renovation. Designers and consumers alike love it for the minimalist potential that it provides, whilst maintenance is just as easy. Discover all you need to know about concealed cistern toilets right here.

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Posted on 15th August 2018

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Read about The Different Types of Pull Out Kitchen Taps

The Different Types of Pull Out Kitchen Taps

The choice of pull out kitchen taps on the market can appear overwhelming, especially if you’re not entirely sure what you’re looking for. In this guide we’ll run through the different types of pull out kitchen taps. We’ll tell you the difference between spring-loaded pull out taps and weighted pull out taps, and whether you need a pull out tap with multiple spray functions or not.

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Posted on 5th March 2018

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