How to measure a TV so it fits perfectly in your space

TVs are advertised according to their diagonal screen measurement which differs from the actual width of the TV.
The Takeout on MSN

How To Properly Measure Kitchen Appliances So You Don't Buy The Wrong Size

Buying appliances isn't just about size tags. Small missteps in measuring can cause big headaches and it's easy to miss ...
Oregonian

Forecasters rely on old-fashioned methods to measure snow depth and water content

With February’s wet three-fer of snow, ice and rain, you may wonder how the arrives at one precipitation measurement. This week, for instance, weather observers noted that 4.62 inches of precipitation ...
Longmont Times-Call

Johnnie St. Vrain: How do you measure snow depth?

Dear Johnnie: Where is the “official” weather station for Longmont? I have wondered for quite some time about the location where “official” precipitation is measured. I also have wondered how snow is ...