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 ...

In A Nutshell A study of more than 19,000 Americans found that a waist-to-height ratio showed stronger links to high blood pressure risk than BMI, particularly for full hypertension in adults. People ...

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 ...

Ever noticed the loose end on a tape measure? Learn why it's designed that way and how it helps you measure accurately.

“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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 Macaron is a clever measuring tape dreamt up by students from the Queensland University of Technology. Described as a universal smart tape measure, it was inspired by one of the team members who ...

Ever found yourself frustrated with inaccurate measurements that ruin your DIY projects? Imagine transforming your measuring tasks with a tool that combines the best of digital and laser technology.

There are plenty of bad connected gadgets, but sometimes it’s not the device itself that’s bad—it’s the execution. The idea of using a connected tape measure to track your fitness goals is not a bad ...