A practical look at common tape measure use on the job site, with a focus on accurate measuring and better building habits.

Quick tape measure marking tool hack using the built-in hook or edge of the tape to help mark accurate measurements directly ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You’ve no doubt heard the carpentry proverb “Measure twice, cut once” and may even have made it a mantra for your own projects.

If you've been using a tape measure while working on home projects, you may be wondering why some of the numbers are red.

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 ...

You've heard the DIY commandment, "measure twice, cut once," and you can't do it without your trusty tape measure. You may have noticed in the process of getting those readings that the hooked tab at ...

"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 ...

TOWSON, MD – A new national survey from Stanley, a Stanley Black & Decker brand and the world’s leading tape measure manufacturer, found that nearly half of residential trade professionals prioritize ...

With tape measures, we mostly focus on the numbers. But if you've noticed black diamonds spaced every 19.2 inches, it turns ...

For such a seemingly simple tool, there's a lot of mystery wrapped up in your compact tape measure. The reasoning behind their hidden abilities and unique design characteristics continues to intrigue ...