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Wrong drill bit type, size, or possibly just blunt?
Mark a center punch hole first (I use a Draper 13612 - it's spring tension adjustable, and doesn't need a hammer freeing up a second hand), then drill a pilot hole that is slightly smaller the screw diameter without the threads (for a "screw in device") or smallish compared to the final bit for push in ones.
Drill out the pilot to the final size for push in devices with a slightly small bit - you can "wiggle it" a bit to get the right size, but you can't add material back and concrete bits generally drill a little larger than you expect!
For concrete, carbide tips are a good choice, but make sure they are sharp - they can chip quite easily if you aren't careful with them, and a blunt drill will do more damage than you might think!
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If you do DIY right it's rewarding, if you get screwed up by tools and products you use it's annoying. End of the story.
"Pro tip" from my side, never use anything provided with the product and instead have dowels and screws in your toolbox that are good quality.
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This is possibly the least understood rule of DIY - you must have a comprehensive supply of fixings, screws, dowels, bolts, you name it before you start.
Another tip - when boring holes in glass or ceramic tiles, using the hammer facility on your drill is counterproductive 
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And put a piece of tape across where you want to drill - the bit won't skate off into the distance then. 
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At least, not so much.
I usually put a cross of tape, like the cartoon sticking plaster, to get enough depth for the bit to grip and not skate, and use the drill really really slowly, just grinding the surface until there's a depression. Then you can up the speed. A little oily lubricant helps, one you've started. Turpentine is recommended for glass.
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And a sharp carbide bit as well. Water works as well as oil (maybe better) as it's the temperature you want to keep down (as well as flushing the particles out as you go) rather than lubricating.
It's also a damn good idea to use a depth limiter (even a finger is good) to prevent the drill slamming into the tile when you break through. I learned that one the first time I tried to put up a TP holder and cracked the tile. 
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Carbide tips are great. Saved my bacon many times. Good point about the dept limiting, too.
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And while we are at drilling anyway, always check that where you drill there is nothing behind your planned hole. Wouldn't be the first time that someone either tears the power cables apart or even worse, flushes his room with the water from the pipes 
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1. For every project, you get to buy a new tool.
2. I had to buy more tools to build shelves for all my tools.
3. Every project requires at least 3 trips to the supply store.
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It’s weird being the same age as old people. Live every day like it is your last; one day, it will be.
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It's not what you think.[^]
Honest. It's just your dirty mind. "Would you like to see other shapes?" had me seriously laughing. 
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I am lost for words.
I got there late
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I hate to think what they'd have said had it been carrying Roger's Profanisaurus[^] instead. 
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- Homer
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Ok, I have had my coffee, so you can all come out now!
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So, I pay all my utilities via credit card, and I receive emails when the bill is due and amount. Last month, the water department notified me that my bill was $240 and change. Considering my normal bill is $39 my attention was captured.
Here's the interesting thing - about 4 months ago, the water department started rolling out smart meters that they could query and collect usage information. Think now - water department, smart meters, automatic billing.... most of the people I've met from the county departments leave me less than inspired. This month, my water usage has been at a square wave. Normally 400 gallons a month, it's been spiking at various times and days to over a thousand gallons per day. I've already pointed out that their data is corrupt, but all I get is a tired voice on the line.
I may have found a new career, no, sorry misspoke, consulting opportunity.
Charlie Gilley
“They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.” BF, 1759
Has never been more appropriate.
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charlieg wrote: consulting opportunity
Working for them seems more of a headache opportunity.
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