Get the measure of every task: Understand your measuring tape and its hidden hacks

Mastering a measuring tape for internal and external measurements is crucial. What should we look for when buying?
Mastering the measuring tape is crucial when carrying out small and big jobs. Picture: iStock

Mastering the measuring tape is crucial when carrying out small and big jobs. Picture: iStock

Hanging shelves, measuring for carpeting or having a go at something more ambitious — mastering a measuring tape for internal and external measurements is crucial. What should we look for when buying?

Metal tapes start at around €15-€22 for a small 5m everyday tool to throw in a kitchen drawer to €50-€70 for a 15m renovation-ready weapon from DeWalt or Stanley. Long fabric tapes are commonly used for landscaping, but they can stretch over time, so don’t rely on them indoors.

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