Have you ever wondered what the hash marks, black diamonds, and red squares on a tape measure mean? We'll help crack the code—and show you how to use the tool.

The tape measure is a simple but essential tool.On the face of things, it seems easy enough to use—pull the tape out, take a measurement, or make a mark for a cut.But there are some specific ...

A tape measure can come in handy for home improvement projects, car repair, or to track how fast your children are growing. Here are some tape measure pro tips.

Kiprim Laser Tape Measure, $11 (was $22) at Amazon. Source: Courtesy of Amazon. ... “Fantastic to use for inside measurements — saves time measuring from center point to both corners.

Not all tape measure brands are ... you can wash and reuse the tape over and over. The Center-Finder is also neat in that it ... it'll also be marked as 7.5 inches since that's the halfway point.

Mark Anthony Brecht, 42, of Center Point, was driving the vehicle that went off the road on Franklin Street, just south of Maiden Street. Crews responded to the crash just before 3 p.m., ...

This rendering shows the UnityPoint Health PACE Senior Care center that will open this spring in Hiawatha at 1450 N. Center Point Rd. It aims to provide all-inclusive care for senior citizens ...

CENTER POINT, Iowa (KCRG) - In an update, the City of Center Point says the repair has been completed. The city expects water service to be restored by 12:00 p.m.

Use a measuring tape to measure your waist at its narrowest point. Then measure around your hips at their widest point (where your butt sticks out the most). Divide your waist measurement by your ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. CENTER POINT — A Mexican food truck in Vinton has traded in its wheels for its first brick-and ...

Place the tape measure against the wall and bring it to the bar tip. Then, you should be ready to add a new set of handlebars to your Harley-Davidson motorcycle with ease and confidence. Recommended ...