Alyssa PaganoMatthew Stuart
What Is a Tape Measure? Tape measures are tools architects and interior designers use to measure space or objects. Measuring tape is thin and flexible; some are made from metal (for retractable tape measures), while other tape measures are made from either cloth or plastic. Each tape measure...
You can also use the nail notch to draw a circle. Hook the tab on the nail or screw and extend the tape to the desired length. Keep the pencil at that specific length as you swing the tape around in a circular motion, all while keeping the tab hooked to the nail. Check out this ...
Learning how to read a tape measure may seem like basic knowledge, but I bet there are a lot of powerful features on your tape measure you’re not even using. Sure, everyone knows the basics of how to read a tape measure, but do you know what the black diamonds are every 19.2 ...
THE “COMPLETE” FULL INCH MARK It is vitally important that each of you are very proficient in reading a tape measure or rule. We will now break the markings down into logical groups so that you can understand the pattern that makes reading the tape measure easy. HOW TO READ THE ONE-IN...
a slot in the end of your tape measure hook. You’ve probably seen it, but never thought much about it. That slot is there to “hook” onto the head of a nail or a screw. This allows you to walk away with the tape measure while making sure the hook stays where you want it to...
There’s more to it than stretching it out and making a mark. We show you why the hook moves and the helpful marks along the tape.
Percent body fat measures the amount of your body weight that includes fatty deposits. This metric is commonly used to measure obesity, because it separates weight into fat and lean mass. A certain level of body fat is healthy and necessary, because it p
An accurate floor plan drawing is a necessity whether you're planning a home remodel, commercial space build-out, or just need dimensions for arranging furniture placement. Here are a few tips on how to measure and draw a floor plan to scale....
1) Draw a rough sketch of your space on a piece of paper and take measurements with a tape measure. Be sure to mark the location of each computer station. 2) Open the NetSpot application and click “Start a New Survey.” Or, if you already have a project started, clickSurvey > Zone...