It's important to find a tape measure of an appropriate length for your needs. If you 're going to use it for general household tasks or DIY projects, a standard 16- or 25-foot option will more ...

A tape measure comes with several markings that some may not know, like the black diamonds. Here's what those symbols mean and how you can use them.

On some tape measures, the tang has a built-in nail hook that helps hold the tape measure in place when you need to take long measurements without a second person.