Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 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 ...

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 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 ...

“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 probably know the basics of how to use a tape measure, but it has a few built-in “features” you may not realize. Case in point: that little slot on the hook can be used to keep the tape measure in ...

If you have ever used a tape measure, you may have noticed a little hole or slot on the end of it. We'll tell you what that is and what it's for.

Tape measures are one of those things that you never seem to be able to find when you need them. Fortunately, it’s likely that you have your phone somewhere near you these days, and now Apple is ...

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 ...