I grew up in a house with one of those dads who knew how to do everything. From plumbing a new bathroom to building a staircase. You’d never have guessed he was an IT professional by day.
That’s where I inherited my love and confidence for DIY. However, my toolbox has descended into complete chaos. In fact, it’s spread across multiple drawers and bins across my home with multiple gadgets and gizmos to help me get the job done, and is currently taking up lots of space in my home.
That’s why this one brilliant digital tape measure from Mileseey Tools with varied functionality is going to be the key item to help me do away with multiple tools for measuring, including my cumbersome laser level and stand and finally streamline my DIY essentials.
Why this must-have multi-functional digital tool is the future of DIY
This digital measuring tape combines a number of vital DIY functions, so you can do away with multiple tools and just have this one very versatile and accurate measuring tool in your kit. It has a rotating display so you no longer have to contort yourself into awkward spots to read the measurement you need for distances up to 33ft, angles, or to level something.
No matter the DIY tips I have under my hat, the thing I’ve always hated doing is using a standard measuring tape that pulls out and flops around after a certain distance. This means you need a second person to be able to quickly measure the area you're working on if the floor isn’t clear, or you risk losing accuracy by moving your measure.
The way standard measuring tapes run out when trying to measure larger areas is also a pain, especially if, like me, you are limited in mobility and disabled. In the past, I’ve also had to manually measure and try to get straight lines on the wall for panelling, or incremental painting, or invest in a rather expensive green laser level and stand to help me do the job, which has been challenging.
That’s where the XTAPE1 Digital Tape Measure with Laser really wins. You can measure up to 12ft with the digital tape to an accuracy of ±1/32" (1mm), simply point and shoot to measure the distances between two things instantly.
You no longer need to jot measurements down by hand with the XTAPE1
It can also measure up to 33ft with the laser measure function, delivering ±1/32" (2mm) accuracy for your weekend DIY projects. It also combines the functionality of its digital tape feature with the laser measuring, meaning that on the screen, it will show you both measurements. You can toggle to your preferred one, too.
You can also measure angles in real time and run seamless data transfers to your phone or tablet, so you no longer have to juggle a measuring tape, pencil and sketch, and focus on getting all the information you need in one fell swoop, to help you nail (no pun intended) your DIY project.
If you’re new to DIY jobs with angles, all you have to do is place the XTAPE1 on what you’re aiming to saw or work around, line up the green laser at the angle you want, and the digital screen will tell you the angle needed.
Once the tape measure gets a bit worse for wear, you can replace it without having to replace the device. The screen also has customized displays so you can set it up in whatever configuration suits your regular jobs the best.
What else to shop for your tool box
These are the essential items I have in my tool box, which helps me fix or do the majority of my DIY tasks and household maintenance.
Even when instructions tell me to manually screw something in place, I end up using my cordless driver, albeit carefully. I don't have the time, energy, or wrist strength to do otherwise. This is a game-changing must-have for any DIY enthusiast or newbie. Just make sure you're using the correct type of drill bit for what you're drilling, as wood drill bits will not make a dent in masonry.
Working on a new gallery wall? Loose panel? Whatever the DIY problem, you're often going to need a nail to help you on your way, so an assortment like this helps you finish the task without fishing around in a jar of random nails you've bundled in.
Set up a DIY station wherever you need with this compact and adjustable folding workbench, with a built-in ruler and protractor. You can also get a version that has three angles, or the extended model, for any longer project needs.
If you’re looking for your next renovation job, these are the DIY projects you can complete this weekend. Watch out for these common DIY drilling mistakes, however, to ensure smooth sailing.
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