Even if you use a laser measure more frequently, though, it's always a good idea to keep a trusty, old-school tape measure in your tool kit for when you need it — preferably one with a hook slot. Want ...

I also completed a 3½-year full gut and remodel of my 100-year-old farmhouse, during which I had about 10 tape measures stashed all over the property (kitchen drawer, dresser drawer, mechanical ...

Here’s a great old carpentry measuring tip that’s worth revisiting. To halve the board, line up the end of a ruler or tape ...

But sometimes it’s the old birds that are the most interesting ... The common thread is the use of tape measures for the elements of the aptly named turnstile antenna, a tried and true material ...