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 ...

Q: Can you tell me about the markings on tape measures, what they mean and about all the special markings? A: It's hard to believe you could improve a tape measure, but a few companies have really ...

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 ...

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Over the past couple months several anglers have dropped lines requesting copies of a chart that’s run here a time or two in the past decade. It’s a simple chart that comes in handy when pasted ...

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.

Tape measures' combination of being straightforward in their functionality and engineering are what have made them must-haves for any home tool kit. In fact, unless you use them professionally, there ...

Tape measures are an essential tool for homeowners because they offer a reliable and accurate way to measure distances. Without one, getting an exact measurement for your home improvement project ...