4 Amazing Tape Measure Tricks That Even Tim Allen Doesn’t Know.

On July 14, 1868, during the transition years between the First and Second Industrial Revolutions, Alvin J. Fellows of New Haven received a patent for his improved spring measuring tape on an earlier design. These flexible rulers allow dressmakers, among other craftspeople the flexibility they need to get the job done. However, most people don’t know just how handy tape measures can be! **Watch below as Leah, co-founder of DIY Home Improvement site See Drane Jill, demonstrates useful features of this everyday tool.**