A measuring tape is a tool every homeowner should have, especially for DIY enthusiasts who love to tackle projects on the weekend. Did you know a tape measure can even be used as a notepad? It has so ...

On July 14th, 1868, 151 years ago today, Alvin Fellows, of New Haven, Connecticut, patented his "new and useful improvement in spring measuring tapes." Though not the first, Fellows' design is widely ...

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

A wiggly tape measure isn't to blame for any mistaken measurements. | Peter Dazeley/The Image Bank/Getty Images (tape measure); Justin Dodd/Mental Floss (question mark) If you take a close look at ...

You've heard the DIY commandment, "measure twice, cut once," and you can't do it without your trusty tape measure. You may have noticed in the process of getting those readings that the hooked tab at ...

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 ...

In the nineteenth century, new technologies allowed skirts to blossom as never before–which in turn sparked other innovations, not always expected. The first patent for a steel tape measure was ...

Whether you’re measuring pieces for a home DIY project, working on a professional construction site or want to be sure a couch will fit in your living room, there’s no substitute for the best tape ...