Good drainage is key when planting flowers, foliage, or vegetables in containers. Drainage holes allow the water to escape so that the roots don't sit in soggy soil and rot. Unfortunately, many ...

A family drilled a hole in an old vase to use as a lamp only to find they had damaged a piece of rare Chinese porcelain. The 250-year-old 15 inch high vase is now set to sell at auction for £20,000.

You'll get the best results when drilling ceramic, porcelain, or concrete with a masonry bit tipped with carbide or diamond. A carbide bit will be slower going than diamond. You can also use a ...