Have you ever tried to use a measuring tape ... use a paper clip (in just one of the ways that you can repurpose paperclips around the house) or even hold the index card in place as you measure.

You’ll need the following items to measure for your pants: “Grab a measuring tape and wrap it around your ... with you most of the time. A piece of paper and pen works just fine, too.

But you can bend, fold, or tear the paper ... building, measure the height of your tower. • How much taller can you make the tower if you can add 20 centimeters (about 8 in.) of tape?