When drilling through a ceramic tile, stick a piece of masking tape over the position where the hole is to be drilled. This will prevent the drill bit sliding across the tile.
When installing a pedestal basin, do not over tighten the mounting screw to avoid cracking the base.
Freshen up discoloured grout between ceramic tiles with a grout pen. A simple, effective and inexpensive way of smartening kitchen and bathroom tiles.
Make sure you protect the tap from getting scratched by wrapping electrical tape around the pliers.