Common tools used for measuring range from the familiar 12-inch wooden ruler that we used in grade school to precision ...

Part of the challenge of reading a standard tape measure is understanding how to convert those lines, symbols and numbers into real measurements you can take to the glass shop or the lumberyard or ...

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 ...

Reading a tape measure seems pretty straightforward, but it's hard to get a precise measurement if you don't use it properly.

Interpreting the numbers, lines and symbols 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 measuri… ...

How to read all those lines Fractions: If you’ve ever had difficulty with fractions, using a tape measure just might help make them easier. All those lines represent fractions of an inch.

You may be surprised all the things a tape measure can do. Here’s how to use a tape measure to make your projects easier.

Whether or not you're a tool enthusiast or frequent DIYer, a tape measure is a must-have. For a homeowner figuring out where to fit new furniture, a hobbyist starting work on a project, or a ...

We put nine of the best laser tape measures to the test over several weeks. Here's how the top models performed on the job site.

You're using tape measures wrong. Here's how to correctly read it. It's important to get accurate measurements for home projects. Here's how to use a tape measure correctly.

Sometimes, however, an ordinary tape measure is not ideal for measuring some objects. In this As Seen on TV Tuesday, consumer expert Amy Davis is testing the Measure King.