But it’s not for those who like to carry their tape in a nail pouch. Every time you grab your tape, a cluster of nails comes ...

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 ...

A measuring tape is a tool every homeowner should have, especially for DIY enthusiasts who love to tackle projects on the weekend. Did you know a tape measure can even be used as a notepad? It has so ...

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 ...

On July 14th, 1868, 151 years ago today, Alvin Fellows, of New Haven, Connecticut, patented his "new and useful improvement in spring measuring tapes." Though not the first, Fellows' design is widely ...

For better or worse, cooking will always involve a certain amount of measuring. Usually these measurements are either by mass or volume, but sometimes dimensions come into play, and I am terrible at ...

Imagine a world where you never have to bend the tape measure. Actually don't, because that world is already here. While we've all been awkwardly trying to snap the tape measure into an L shape when ...

Here’s a new one to push the envelope… How about a 3D printed measuring tape? This unique 3D printed tool was designed and printed in a single job. [Angry Monk] has been challenging himself lately ...