The first few DIY jobs I tackled ended in frustration… because I rushed the measuring. Too tight here, too short there nothing fit right.
Eventually, I slowed down. I dry-fit materials. I measured twice, sometimes three times. When I finally installed a new shelf perfectly level and perfectly centered, it felt like winning a quiet personal battle.
Conclusion: Accuracy saves money, time, and nerves. A tape measure is more powerful than a hammer in many projects.
