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 ...

DEAR TIM: 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. Perhaps I should have paid more attention in math ...

How well do you know your tools? We take a look at what the red square around certain numbers on a tape measure means so you ...

Q: Can you tell me about the markings on tape measures, what they mean and about all the special markings? A: It's hard to believe you could improve a tape measure, but a few companies have really ...