Drilling a pilot hole is a technique in which you select a bit smaller than the fastener you intend to use and drill a hole, removing some of the material prior to installing the screw.

So it’s always a joy to pick up a new trick, especially one as simple as putting a hardened edge on mild steel using a drill bit as a filler rod. This tip comes to us by way of [Jody], aka ...

Drilling into tile is tricky since the tile can easily get cracked. Here's how to prevent damage when installing shelves on a tile wall or backsplash.