If You See a Red Square on Your Tape Measure, Here's What It Means

Plus, the most stolen car makes in the US

VIEW ONLINE GET THE MAGAZINE Give a Gift Yes, Monica vacuuming her big vacuum with a handheld one might have been a gag on Friends, but you can and should still deep clean your vacuums regularly! —Rebecca Tools The Hidden Code Behind Your Tape Measure’s Red Squares How well do you know your tools? We take a look at what the red square around certain numbers on a tape measure means so you can read yours! READ MORE → Smart Home When Smart Locks Break, Can You Still Get Inside? Don't kick in your door! If your smart lock is broken, we have steps to solve the problem and get you back inside. READ MORE → Automotive The Top 10 Most Stolen Cars in the U.S. — Is Yours On the List? Wondering if you need to step up your automotive security? Find out which vehicles are the most stolen cars in the U.S. READ MORE → Tip of the Day The easiest way to stop crabgrass is to nail it before it starts growing. Apply a preemergent herbicide after your second mowing in the spring. Crabgrass grows from seeds scattered in previous years, so the herbicide keeps those seeds from germinating. The seeds may remain viable for several years, so it’s best to apply herbicide every spring. One springtime application will vastly reduce the need to attack crabgrass later in the year once it has sprouted. GET MORE TIPS → Projects Deep Clean Your Dyson Vacuum in 12 Easy Steps Quick and simple guide on how to clean your Dyson vacuum like a pro. READ MORE → Lighting The Simplest Way To Install Closet Lighting Say goodbye to fumbling through your clothes in the dark with this guide on installing sleek motion detector closet lights. READ MORE → $13 a Year! Get year round DIY inspiration! Get Inspired Safety This story was in last Sunday's Daily Drill. Do you remember what the lines inside your coffee cup could be warning you about? A) The mug is going to shatter soon  B) The mug is no longer food safe C) You used it to hold something unsafe D) The mug is defective; normal mugs don't have lines inside Know someone who would love this? SHARE THIS NEWSLETTER UnsubscribeManage PreferencesPrivacy Policy Trusted Media Brands, Inc. 1610 N 2nd St, Suite 102, Milwaukee, WI 53212 2026 Trusted Media Brands. All rights reserved.