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 ...

I once saw union carpenters cutting perfect pieces of drywall with only a tape measure and a utility knife. How do I do that?—Jarett R., Oakland, California First thing you should do is watch the ...

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 ...