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 ...

“Get a tape measure that’s easy for you to read,” says Danielle Guerrero, a DIY blogger for her website Our Nest on Powell. “For beginners, that’s probably the best thing to look for in a tape measure ...

"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 ...

On July 14th, 1868, 151 years ago today, Alvin Fellows, of New Haven, Connecticut, patented his "new and useful improvement in spring measuring tapes." Though not the first, Fellows' design is widely ...

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 ...

Think you know everything about your measuring tape? Think again. This video reveals hidden functions of the tape measure that most woodworkers overlook boosting accuracy, speed, and efficiency in ...

Two years ago Reekon Tools introduced its M1 Caliber tool, which added digital measurement functionality to existing power saws. The company is now offering that same tech in a stand-alone tape ...

The T1M Utility digital tape measure by Reekon Tools is a compact digital measuring tool making the process of measuring windows, glass and more as easy as clicking a button.