Here’s a simple and accurate way to make measurements that are longer than your tape measure, such as measuring the size of a large room for flooring:

• Measure an even number of feet from one end of a long board.
• Make a reference mark on the board at the measurement.
• Put the end of the measured board against a wall in the room.
• Extend your tape measure against the opposite wall.
• Measure the distance to the reference mark on the board.
• Add the two dimensions together to find the total length.

Watch this video to find out more.

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