Man Up: 11 Typically Masculine Things that Every Woman Should Know How to Do

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5.  Calculate square footage.

You don’t have to walk around Home Depot looking completely clueless, and you’d be surprised to know that sometimes you may even know a bit more than the salespeople.  When buying tile, carpet or other flooring materials, just remember basic geometry: Width times length.  Apply the “measure first” rule to everything including window purchases and furniture that may need to be moved through narrow spaces.  Make the tape measurer your best friend when it comes to home maintenance.

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