Q. I’m just starting to get into building and remodeling as a do-it-yourselfer. Now that I’m using a tape measure, I’m having some difficulty. Can you tell me about the markings, what they mean and ...

Measuring a large area by yourself with a flimsy tape measure can be very frustrating. But new rigid tape measures can extend up to 11 feet without buckling. Unlike thinner, half-inch-wide tapes, the ...