Abstract: A tape measure fastening kit having a series of end pieces in varying lengths to attach to a tab of a tape measure blade so that a single user may secure the tape measure blade to an edge or corner of a work surface. Each end piece has an outer tip which is angled at a 45-degree angle to catch the bottom of the edge or corner of a work surface. Another embodiment provides a solitary L-shaped attachment piece which attaches directly to the top side of the blade at the distal end and which has a lower portion having a 45-degree angled tip to catch the bottom of the edge or corner of a work surface.