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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

You've no doubt encountered a number of measuring tools in your lifetime. Common tools used for measuring range from the familiar 12-inch wooden ruler that we used in grade school to precision ...

Regular tape measures are so last year. Forward-thinking creators (and anyone who needs to measure anything) should turn to Bagel, the "smart" tape measure. It also looks vaguely like a bagel.

Tape measures are available in a range of lengths, from 6-foot keychain versions to 100-foot “long tapes” for home appraisals and construction use. Twenty-five-foot tape measures are the most ...

A wiggly tape measure isn't to blame for any mistaken measurements. | Peter Dazeley/The Image Bank/Getty Images (tape measure); Justin Dodd/Mental Floss (question mark) If you take a close look at ...

Why Trust Us? 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. Because of this ...