But when you have to quickly and accurately set elevations over long distances for bigger jobs like building decks, digging ...

All you need is a long piece of string. Measure your height against the string. Then cut the string at the level of the top of your head, so it's the same length you are. Fold the string in half ...

Instead of using a metal measuring tape to figure out how long or how wide or how deep something is, I use other methods. Like string. Not long ago I used a piece of string to measure the length ...

Pocket Smart String uses a flexible string instead of a semi-rigid tape for measuring items A bubble level is also built into the device, as is an LED light ... why a light? Well, because every ...