Ever noticed the loose end on a tape measure? Learn why it's designed that way and how it helps you measure accurately.

We put nine of the best laser tape measures to the test over several weeks. Here's how the top models performed on the job ...

First, the belt hook is a simple metal clip. This is a standard design on tape measures, and when clipped and unclipped repeatedly on a pocket, it starts to fray the fabric. However, this is only ...

This isn’t one of those retractable tape measures, mind you — just a long strip of flexible metal on a wind-up spool in a plastic case. His idea was to use the tape as the radiator for an end ...