Q. I’m just starting to get into building and remodeling as a do-it-yourselfer. Now that I’m using a tape measure, I’m having some difficulty. Can you tell me about the markings, what they mean and ...

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 ...

On my tape measure there is a little diamond shape at 19⅜ inches, then another diamond shape at about 38⅝ inches. I have done carpentry work and know when you frame a house you use 16 inches on center ...

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 ...

Have you ever found yourself perplexed by the black diamonds on a tape measure, wondering whether they're actually there for a reason? You're not the only one puzzled by these mysterious symbols, as ...

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 ...