There's not a trade, job, or project in the world that wouldn't benefit from a bit of measurement before the work begins. Whether you're building a skyscraper or a birdhouse, getting accurate lengths, ...

"A measuring tape is an extremely common tool, but understanding the different types and how to use them efficiently and correctly will help turn you from novice to pro," shares Michael DiMartino, SVP ...

You’ve no doubt heard the carpentry proverb “Measure twice, cut once” and may even have made it a mantra for your own projects. But unless you know how to use a tape measure and correctly read its ...

Our best overall pick is the Irwin Strait-Line Tape Measure for its large, bold numbers that won't make you squint and an extended 13-foot standout that’s great at measuring long distances.

The Xtape1 is a very different take on the laser tape measure. This one has a laser, yes (three, actually, a red one is used for measuring, and two green aligning beams) that's good out to 330 feet ...

The odds are good that most households have at least one retractable tape measure, either in a toolbox, a junk drawer or on a garage shelf. These measuring tools are relatively inexpensive, easy to ...

"A measuring tape is an extremely common tool, but understanding the different types and how to use them efficiently and correctly will help turn you from novice to pro," shares Michael DiMartino, SVP ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There's not a trade, job, or project in the world that wouldn't benefit from a bit of measurement before the work begins. Whether you're ...