Learning how to read a tape measure with great accuracy will mean the difference between a great job or a lousy DIY attempt.
'Measure twice, cut once' is a term you will hear any time you stuff up and cut something short. Learning how to read a tape measure with great accuracy will mean the difference between a great job or a lousy DIY attempt. Always double check your measurements and don't cut any expensive timber short..  There's a whole page dedicated to reading a tape measure here with helpful things you probably didn't know.