Product picks from Barry Beck · 36 years building custom homes in Central Florida Affiliate disclosure

Tools

Easy-to-use tools that make home projects quicker, picked by a builder who uses them.

The right tool makes a home project quicker and a lot less frustrating. These are the tools I think are worth the money for homeowners and DIYers, and for builders too, starting with the ones I reach for most.

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Bosch

GLM100-23 BLAZE 100 ft. Laser Measure

A pocket-size laser measure with two buttons and an easy-to-read screen. It measures distance only and is rated for indoor use.

Best for Anyone who wants the simplest way to measure rooms indoors

Klein Tools

93LDM100C Compact Laser Distance Measurer

A slim, low-cost 100 ft. laser measure with a pocket clip, dust and splash protection, and your last two readings kept on screen.

Best for Measuring rooms on a budget

Bosch

GLM400C BLAZE Outdoor 400 ft. Connected Laser Measure

A 400 ft. laser measure with a built-in camera screen so you can aim in bright sun, plus Bluetooth, an angle sensor, and area and volume math.

Best for Measuring outdoors or over long distances

From the builder

Picked by a builder who has specified tools in finished Central Florida homes for 36 years.

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