Make accurate measurements. A staple for any home, office, or classroom, a tape measure is a must-have for those of all professions and hobbies. When choosing yours, keep in mind the length of tape ...

We put 34 tape measures to the test in our lab and evaluated them on their ease of use, accuracy, performance, and durability. We chose the Irwin Strait-Line as our top pick for its durable case, ...

Whether you’re measuring pieces for a home DIY project, working on a professional construction site or want to be sure a couch will fit in your living room, there’s no substitute for the best tape ...

But for builders and skilled tradespeople, tape measures have dozens of equally useful applications in the home or on the job ...

A wiggly tape measure isn't to blame for any mistaken measurements. | Peter Dazeley/The Image Bank/Getty Images (tape measure); Justin Dodd/Mental Floss (question mark) If you take a close look at ...

Milwaukee Tool has launched its next generation of tape measures for builders and construction projects. The products are designed to meet the diverse needs of professionals. Whether facing tough ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There's not a trade, job, or project in the world that wouldn't benefit from a bit of measurement before the work begins. Whether you're ...

Models in bikinis are sexy. Tape measures are not. Now that the obvious is out of the way we can move past the unglamorous nature of the tool and get straight to the basics. Tape measures are vital in ...