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.

It's bright green, so you'll never lose it in a crowded toolbox.

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 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 ...

“Get a tape measure that’s easy for you to read,” says Danielle Guerrero, a DIY blogger for her website Our Nest on Powell. “For beginners, that’s probably the best thing to look for in a tape measure ...

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 ...

Whether your garage workshop is large with ample storage or so small that your devices seem to scramble for space, tape measures are always finicky to store. These devices have a habit of disappearing ...

"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 ...

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 ...

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 ...