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 ...

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 ...

Measured twice yet your cut came out slightly off? Maybe it's because you used two different tape measures. For best results, use one tape measure throughout the job. Tapes can vary. 2. Do Some Tape ...

You've no doubt encountered a number of measuring tools in your lifetime. Common tools used for measuring range from the ...