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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 How to Choose a Bathroom Basin

How to Choose a Bathroom Basin

Choosing the right basin for your bathroom isn't easy. Our bathroom sink guide breaks down everything you need to know from sizes and styles to installation considerations, so you can find the perfect basin for your home.

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Posted on 19th January 2023

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Read about Pallet Ideas: How To Upcycle Wood Pallets

Pallet Ideas: How To Upcycle Wood Pallets

Whether you've received a pallet with an order or you just want to start a new project, pallet wood is a cheap and easy material to work with. In this guide we take your through some of our favourite pallet ideas.

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Posted on 27th October 2022

5 Min Read
Read about 2023 Bathroom Trends Report

2023 Bathroom Trends Report

We've analysed on-site searches as well as Pinterest data to find out the biggest bathroom trends of 2023. From colour palettes, to the top furniture and hardware choices, here are the top emerging trends in UK bathrooms.

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Posted on 5th October 2022

5 Min Read
Read about How To Save Water At Home

How To Save Water At Home

Along with gas and energy bills, water bills are at an all time high! Here are some of our top tips to help reduce your water usage at home and decrease utility bills.

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Posted on 5th September 2022

5 Min Read
Read about Blanco Kitchen Taps Buying Guide

Blanco Kitchen Taps Buying Guide

Blanco are one of the leading manufacturers for kitchen taps, sinks and accessories. In this buying guide, we'll explore some of Blanco's most popular kitchen tap ranges, from traditional classics to modern favourites.

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Posted on 16th August 2022

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Read about Common Materials Used for Showers and Taps

Common Materials Used for Showers and Taps

This article explores the most common materials used for bathroom products. We will go in depth on the key properties and advantages of stainless steel, brass ABS plastic and PVC.

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Posted on 19th April 2022

3 Min Read
Read about Water Saving Shower Heads

Water Saving Shower Heads

We all know we need to try and save water but this isn't always easy. That's why we've created this handy guide to water saving shower heads, so you can easily reduce your water consumption everyday whilst still enjoying an invigorating shower.

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Posted on 1st April 2022

4 Min Read
Read about How to Fit a Bath Panel

How to Fit a Bath Panel

Bath panels are great for concealing your pipework underneath your bath and streamlining your bathroom aesthetic. Here's out step-by-step guide to help you through the process of attaching one to your bath.

Posted by Tom Drake View more blog posts in the category How To Guides

Posted on 13th January 2022

4 Min Read
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Read about How to Easily Fit a Bath Screen

How to Easily Fit a Bath Screen

Bath shower screens are more hygienic than shower curtains, are easier to clean and are better at preventing puddles of water around your bath! Here is our step by step guide for how to easily fit a bath shower screen yourself.

Posted by Tom Drake View more blog posts in the category How To Guides

Posted on 30th December 2021

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Read about Traditional vs Modern: The Home Features You Shouldn't be Getting Rid of

Traditional vs Modern: The Home Features You Shouldn't be Getting Rid of

Changing your traditional elements for more modern features may actually devalue your home! We surveyed 1,000 Brits to find out which period features they would remove or change and consulted a few experts to find out the impact of this.

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Posted on 10th December 2021

5 Min Read
Read about Bathroom Ideas 2023

Bathroom Ideas 2023

As we move into 2023, now is a great time to get some ideas for updating your bathroom! We've taken a look at the trends we think will be big from concrete to bright colours, to give you some ideas for your own home.

Posted by Tom Drake View more blog posts in the category Interior Inspiration

Posted on 6th December 2021

6 Min Read
Read about These Are Our Favourite Kitchen Ideas 2023

These Are Our Favourite Kitchen Ideas 2023

Need some kitchen design inspiration? From choosing the perfect taps to new design styles, we take you through our picks for the top kitchen trends of 2023.

Posted by Tom Drake View more blog posts in the category Interior Inspiration

Posted on 12th November 2021

7 Min Read
Read about Why is My Shower Leaking?

Why is My Shower Leaking?

Shower leaks happen to the best of us. This article has the answers as to why your shower may be leaking and how to solve the problem, as well as preventing it from happening in the future.

Posted by Tom Drake View more blog posts in the category How To Guides

Posted on 4th August 2021

6 Min Read
Read about How to Descale and Clean a Tap Cartridge

How to Descale and Clean a Tap Cartridge

In order to keep our taps running as smoothly as possible, it's important to get rid of any limescale build-up from the inside. Here's all you need to know about descaling and cleaning a tap cartridge.

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Posted on 15th July 2021

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Read about How To Paint Tiles

How To Paint Tiles

Painting your bathroom or kitchen tiles is an easy and cost effect way to give your home a refresh. In this guide we'll show you how you can clean and paint your tiles.

Posted by Tom Drake View more blog posts in the category How To Guides

Posted on 27th May 2021

4 Min Read

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