A good tape measure will have the half-inch mark denoted by the longest line located halfway between the inch values. Sometimes the ½ will be printed on the tape, but often the only numbers will ...

The diamonds on your tape measure, sometimes known as joist marks, indicate the spacing between each joist center. The distance between each joist mark varies depending on the specific tape ...

A tape measure can come in handy for home improvement projects, car repair, or to track how fast your children are growing.

“The blade of the tape measure almost always goes first.” —Mark Clement Case durability is also important, but less so for a homeowner. Any quality tape can handle a normal 4-5-foot ...