You’ve no doubt heard the carpentry proverb “Measure twice, cut once” and may even have made it a mantra for your own projects. But unless you know how to use a tape measure and correctly read its ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A measuring tape is a tool every homeowner should have, especially for DIY enthusiasts who love to tackle projects on the weekend.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It's pretty obvious what the numbers on a tape measure are for but there are other helpful hidden tape measure functions you may not be aware ...