Editor’s note: Barry Courter has a 26-year-old son who is a college graduate and a 22-year-old daughter who is a college senior. Each week he poses a question he wishes they would ask.
Q: What is your best handyman tip of the week?
A: I’m glad you asked. I got this off YouTube just the other day. Say you need to know what half of something you’ve measured is. Take your tape and measure the item. Now fold the tape measure in half, and the number is staring you in the face. No math or calculator needed.