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 ...

Using a tape measure on tight spaces often involves bending the measuring tape and doing your best to get a reading.

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. While there are a growing number of measuring apps on your phone, the technology is still evolving, and they are not always ideal for precise ...

Tape measures typically consist of a long flexible steel blade (the tape) coiled inside a plastic or metal case with a spring mechanism to retract the tape after being extended. While the markings can ...

From AR-powered rulers to GPS-based land survey tools, these 8 best measuring apps for iPhone and Android let you measure length, height, area, and even perimeters on the go. Accurate, versatile, and ...

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 ...

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 ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Fractions: If you’ve ever had difficulty with fractions, using a tape measure just ...