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 ...

Did you know that a simple tape measure has a world of untapped potential? Yes, it looks like a humble tool, but you might be surprised by the multitude of tasks a tape measure can tackle and the ...

“A tape measure is absolutely crucial, whether you are measuring for a future piece of furniture or planning out something more detailed like a kitchen cabinet,” says Ming Thompson, principal of New ...

You've no doubt encountered a number of measuring tools in your lifetime. Common tools used for measuring range from the ...

The basic purpose of a tape measure is obvious, but it can be hard to get a precise measurement if it isn't used properly. Following is the text of the video. How to read a tape measure — and five ...

The tape measure is a tried and true tool that every craftsman should have in their toolbox. Whether you’re new to building things or an experienced tape measure veteran, you’ll probably learn a thing ...

You probably use your tape measure for basic measurements, but it can do a whole lot more than that. Here are some uses you ...

Some of my earliest memories are of me “helping” my dad and my grandfather build an addition onto my grandparents’ home. There are pictures of me swinging a hammer while I was still in diapers. One of ...