Tape measures come in many forms, from pocket-sized sewing tape to industrial-length open reel tape measures. There are even high-tech digital and laser models.

Have you ever wondered what the hash marks, black diamonds, and red squares on a tape measure mean? We'll help crack the code—and show you how to use the tool.

Crafting, sewing, carpentry ... Sometimes, however, an ordinary tape measure is not ideal for measuring some objects. Skip to main content. Open Main Menu Navigation. Open Search.

Tackle your next DIY project with the Irwin Strait-Line tape measure. Irwin / Lowe's The key to a successful DIY project is taking careful measurements, so finding a reliable tape measure is ...

InstruMMents Creates A Better Tape Measure With 01 By Shane McGlaun Nov. 1, 2016 9:05 am EST If you have ever had the need to measure something, you had to resort to using a tape measure or ruler.