DEAR TIM: I’m just starting to get into building and remodeling as a do-it-yourselfer. Now that I’m using a tape measure, I’m having some difficulty. Perhaps I should have paid more attention in math ...

Q. I’m just starting to get into building and remodeling as a do-it-yourselfer. Now that I’m using a tape measure, I’m having some difficulty. Can you tell me about the markings, what they mean and ...

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 ...

The Irwin Strait-Line tape measure is our top pick for the best tape measure. It earned a perfect score during testing across all categories, including performance, durability, accuracy, and value.

If you have ever worked with someone on a project who uses a tape measure frequently, it can be impressive when they can glance at a tape measure and just know its 12 15/16 of an inch at a glance.

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 ...