Using your tape measure may not be as straightforward as you once thought. Don't be discouraged, though; every tape measure utilizes features that will make your life much easier once you know these tricks. Check them out below.

Okay, so you may know that the handy metal tip is useful for catching on the end of a length of wood to get a measure when you don't have an extra hand. But that trick about using the actual body of the tape measure itself in order to get an accurate reading? Pure genius.

A lot more thought went into designing tape measures than most people will have thought, and knowing these helpful tricks is sure to make your weekend projects go that much more smoothly.