So, I had this fun idea to build my cat a little wooden house in the corner next to my bookshelf. I know she'd probably be just as happy with just a cardboard box, but I thought it'd be a fun project. The issue I ran into is that the corner is super narrow, and my tape measure keeps bending and even snapped back at me! Meanwhile, my cat is just having a blast chasing the tape around. I'm stuck wondering how everyone measures those awkward tight spots for DIY projects. Do you just keep struggling with the tape measure, or is there a better trick? If she ends up ignoring the house in favor of the box, at least I'll have learned something from this!
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One of the best tricks for measuring tight spaces is to just stick your whole tape measure into the corner instead of forcing it tight. After that, just add the length of the measuring tape that's already marked on it for a more accurate reading! Check out some tips online for more techniques like this. It really makes things easier!
Yeah, measuring in corners can be a total pain. I got so tired of the tape snapping back on my knuckles that I switched to the Mileseey xTape 1. It's a combo tape measure and laser. I still use a regular tape for most things, but the laser has saved my sanity in those tight spots!
Honestly, practice makes perfect with measuring. You can bend and push the tape around corners, and trust me, there are a ton of tricks out there. Make sure to check out some YouTube videos; they really helped me figure stuff out rather than just reading about it!