Why Trust Us? Fractions: If you’ve ever had difficulty with fractions, using a tape measure just might help make them easier. All those lines represent fractions of an inch. Because of this ...

Ian Benton sends in this submission of a solar-powered device with an interesting backup mechanism in the event of a power failure: ” Iwas once given a combined tape measure and solar powered ...

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 ...

The tape measure doesn't seem like a jack-of-all-trades device, as its main function, measuring things, is in the name. It is among the tools that no DIY enthusiast should be without. Everyone ...

You've no doubt encountered a number of measuring tools in your lifetime. Common tools used for measuring range from the familiar 12-inch wooden ruler that we used in grade school to precision ...

SPECIAL MENTION: Using a basic tape measure can be a three person job—two to secure each end and one to write down the measurement. Reekon improves upon the simple device with a laser line and ...