Your tape measure can do way more than measure things — these clever tricks turn it into a problem-solving tool you'll wish you knew sooner.

Demonstrates a measuring-tape trick and other useful measuring-tape tips. Featured tools: Stanley FatMax 25 ft tape (14' standout), a 2-in-1 digital 16 ft tape measure, and an inexpensive Craftsman 25 ...

Virtually anyone can pick up a tape measure and use it correctly. But there's plenty of things to learn about this versatile tool, even for seasoned DIYers, says Essential Craftsman's Scott Wadsworth.

Despite how common tape measures are for a wide range of projects, many people do not understand all the possible features built into this basic tool, including the serrated scribing tool, nail hook, ...