A tape measure can come in handy for home improvement projects, car repair, or to track how fast your children are growing.

A good tape measure will have the half-inch mark denoted by the longest line located halfway between the inch values.

The distance between each joist mark varies depending on the specific tape measure and construction, but typically you'll find I-beam joists positioned 19.2 inches away from one another ...

"The black diamond on a tape measure is a symbol that represents the centre area between studs in a home or building. It is placed between the 16 and 24-inch markings and is used to distinguish a ...

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