**The World of Levels: From Simple Garage Tools to Advanced Measuring Devices**

Every garage is likely to have a two-foot level, and maybe even a torpedo level, which are handy tools for hanging pictures or making simple adjustments. However, when it comes to more complex projects like setting cabinets, windows, or installing roofing, levels become an essential tool for professionals and DIYers alike. In this article, we'll explore the different types of levels used in various industries and situations.

**Laser Levels: Convenient but Limited**

Laser levels are a popular choice among tradespeople due to their convenience and accuracy. They set a beam that serves as a reference point, allowing users to quickly identify areas that need leveling. Laser levels are ideal for indoor use, where they can be used to hang doors, install windows, or set up shelves. However, they have limitations when it comes to measuring large distances between two points. If something blocks the beam, such as a wall, the level becomes less effective.

**Water Levels: Accurate and Versatile**

A water level is another type of level that uses the principle of hydrostatic pressure to measure height. The device consists of a basin filled with water and a tube that extends to the desired measurement point. When the tube is placed against a surface, it will seek its own level, providing an accurate reading. This method is particularly useful for measuring distances between two points, as it can be used indoors or outdoors. Water levels are often used in construction, carpentry, and landscaping projects to ensure that surfaces are perfectly level.

**Atmospheric Pressure Levels: A New Perspective**

A newer type of level uses the principle of atmospheric pressure to measure height. This device measures the difference in air pressure between two points, providing a more accurate reading than traditional levels. When set at zero, this level becomes a reference point, and any deviation from that point is measured in terms of its distance from the reference point. Atmospheric pressure levels offer an additional layer of accuracy, as they take into account the weight of the air itself.

**Measuring Distances with Precision**

One of the key benefits of advanced measuring devices like laser levels and atmospheric pressure levels is their ability to measure distances accurately. Traditional levels, while convenient, often rely on visual references or assumptions about the surrounding environment. In contrast, these newer models provide a more precise measurement, ensuring that surfaces are perfectly level and aligned.

**Real-World Applications**

Levels are used in a wide range of industries, from construction and carpentry to landscaping and DIY projects. Whether it's setting cabinets, installing roofing, or simply hanging pictures, levels play a crucial role in ensuring accuracy and precision. The devices mentioned above – laser levels, water levels, and atmospheric pressure levels – are just a few examples of the many tools available for professionals and DIYers alike.

**Conclusion**

In conclusion, levels are an essential tool for any project that requires precision and accuracy. From simple garage tools to advanced measuring devices, there's a level suited to every situation. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a DIY enthusiast, understanding the different types of levels and their applications can help you achieve better results and avoid costly mistakes.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enforeign Hey Kevin oh look at all your toys here levels huh talking about levels everybody knows what a level is right yeah I hope so every garage has a two foot level in it or maybe even a torpedo level in it yeah they're handy and they're good when you get a hang a pitch or something like that level or Plum pretty easy to use but I want to talk about levels that we use to level out a job site are inside a house when you're setting cabinets or Windows all kinds of different so over a much longer distance if you want to get a point from here to there this is limiting right exactly okay so let's start with a laser level right here I think all the trades use a laser level for something sets a beam and that's a reference that we reference off of and it's fantastic in a room all right now if I wanted to know a Plumb line I could just push a button and I got a Plumb line to go by yep there it is okay so I can hang a door or whatever I want and that's just 90 degrees to level right and there you go 90 degrees to level both of them right there but these are limited inside of house if you need to use the level from room to room to room it's basically line of sight so anything that blocks that beam like a wall it means you're not going to get it where you want it exactly okay exactly so this is a level that I've used for many years it's actually a water level so Basin of water filled up almost to the top and you've got the tube going around which comes out so think of water you're at the beach and you look at the Horizon over the water that is exactly low always is the water seeks its own level so I fill that with water and I fill the tube with water and now because water will seek its own level wherever that water stops that's the exact height of that water right there at this point that point identical right so if I wanted to find a level line in a room or put a level line in a room I would go from one corner of the room to the other corner of the room and I would take my tubing put it against the wall and watch the water look at that moving towards the actually the water's not moving is it this is exactly exactly so I'm putting the tube down how it's gonna when it stops it's gonna settle a little bit right that spot is perfectly level with our Basin right put a mark there's one Mark now I would go to another part of the room and put another Mark snap a line between those two lines and that is exactly level and that Mark is identical to this height of the water right there that's the key right there water seeks its own level very cool so now I can take this and go to another room I can go 50 feet away around the corner as long as we don't move this container that line will be level all the way through the house you can use it outside too right absolutely I used it outside to set a roll when we set in Windows building a house or whatever we use it for setting all kinds of things that we want level I could take clapboards and stuff like that and stop each gun and snap a line boom a level okay but here's one right here that works on the idea of pressure but it's atmospheric pressure so atmosphere so air has weight yeah and the sort of volume of air down low is going to be heavier than up here right and this knows the difference right and so an airplane when it flies it knows how high it's flying by the atmospheric pressure of the air all right or the lack of I hope so all right so basically I would set this at zero and this would be my beginning point and then I have a reading right here I could go 50 feet 150 feet away and I would read what my measurement is if it was a zero there then I knew that it's exactly level here so it's not just telling you in relation to your set point but it's also going to give you a number so if you end up sticking it somewhere and it's eight says eight inches that means it's eight inches higher than the zero Mark unless it was negative eight because it could be so it would tell you that but again this can't move yeah just like this I love it very clever okay very handy great landscapers I think Jen uses one of these great for doing grades and setting walls and pitches all kinds of things very good good information thank you thanks for watching this whole house has got a video for just about every Home Improvement project so be sure to check out the others and if you'd like what you see click on the Subscribe button to make sure that you get our newest videos right in your feedforeign Hey Kevin oh look at all your toys here levels huh talking about levels everybody knows what a level is right yeah I hope so every garage has a two foot level in it or maybe even a torpedo level in it yeah they're handy and they're good when you get a hang a pitch or something like that level or Plum pretty easy to use but I want to talk about levels that we use to level out a job site are inside a house when you're setting cabinets or Windows all kinds of different so over a much longer distance if you want to get a point from here to there this is limiting right exactly okay so let's start with a laser level right here I think all the trades use a laser level for something sets a beam and that's a reference that we reference off of and it's fantastic in a room all right now if I wanted to know a Plumb line I could just push a button and I got a Plumb line to go by yep there it is okay so I can hang a door or whatever I want and that's just 90 degrees to level right and there you go 90 degrees to level both of them right there but these are limited inside of house if you need to use the level from room to room to room it's basically line of sight so anything that blocks that beam like a wall it means you're not going to get it where you want it exactly okay exactly so this is a level that I've used for many years it's actually a water level so Basin of water filled up almost to the top and you've got the tube going around which comes out so think of water you're at the beach and you look at the Horizon over the water that is exactly low always is the water seeks its own level so I fill that with water and I fill the tube with water and now because water will seek its own level wherever that water stops that's the exact height of that water right there at this point that point identical right so if I wanted to find a level line in a room or put a level line in a room I would go from one corner of the room to the other corner of the room and I would take my tubing put it against the wall and watch the water look at that moving towards the actually the water's not moving is it this is exactly exactly so I'm putting the tube down how it's gonna when it stops it's gonna settle a little bit right that spot is perfectly level with our Basin right put a mark there's one Mark now I would go to another part of the room and put another Mark snap a line between those two lines and that is exactly level and that Mark is identical to this height of the water right there that's the key right there water seeks its own level very cool so now I can take this and go to another room I can go 50 feet away around the corner as long as we don't move this container that line will be level all the way through the house you can use it outside too right absolutely I used it outside to set a roll when we set in Windows building a house or whatever we use it for setting all kinds of things that we want level I could take clapboards and stuff like that and stop each gun and snap a line boom a level okay but here's one right here that works on the idea of pressure but it's atmospheric pressure so atmosphere so air has weight yeah and the sort of volume of air down low is going to be heavier than up here right and this knows the difference right and so an airplane when it flies it knows how high it's flying by the atmospheric pressure of the air all right or the lack of I hope so all right so basically I would set this at zero and this would be my beginning point and then I have a reading right here I could go 50 feet 150 feet away and I would read what my measurement is if it was a zero there then I knew that it's exactly level here so it's not just telling you in relation to your set point but it's also going to give you a number so if you end up sticking it somewhere and it's eight says eight inches that means it's eight inches higher than the zero Mark unless it was negative eight because it could be so it would tell you that but again this can't move yeah just like this I love it very clever okay very handy great landscapers I think Jen uses one of these great for doing grades and setting walls and pitches all kinds of things very good good information thank you thanks for watching this whole house has got a video for just about every Home Improvement project so be sure to check out the others and if you'd like what you see click on the Subscribe button to make sure that you get our newest videos right in your feedforeign Hey Kevin oh look at all your toys here levels huh talking about levels everybody knows what a level is right yeah I hope so every garage has a two foot level in it or maybe even a torpedo level in it yeah they're handy and they're good when you get a hang a pitch or something like that level or Plum pretty easy to use but I want to talk about levels that we use to level out a job site are inside a house when you're setting cabinets or Windows all kinds of different so over a much longer distance if you want to get a point from here to there this is limiting right exactly okay so let's start with a laser level right here I think all the trades use a laser level for something sets a beam and that's a reference that we reference off of and it's fantastic in a room all right now if I wanted to know a Plumb line I could just push a button and I got a Plumb line to go by yep there it is okay so I can hang a door or whatever I want and that's just 90 degrees to level right and there you go 90 degrees to level both of them right there but these are limited inside of house if you need to use the level from room to room to room it's basically line of sight so anything that blocks that beam like a wall it means you're not going to get it where you want it exactly okay exactly so this is a level that I've used for many years it's actually a water level so Basin of water filled up almost to the top and you've got the tube going around which comes out so think of water you're at the beach and you look at the Horizon over the water that is exactly low always is the water seeks its own level so I fill that with water and I fill the tube with water and now because water will seek its own level wherever that water stops that's the exact height of that water right there at this point that point identical right so if I wanted to find a level line in a room or put a level line in a room I would go from one corner of the room to the other corner of the room and I would take my tubing put it against the wall and watch the water look at that moving towards the actually the water's not moving is it this is exactly exactly so I'm putting the tube down how it's gonna when it stops it's gonna settle a little bit right that spot is perfectly level with our Basin right put a mark there's one Mark now I would go to another part of the room and put another Mark snap a line between those two lines and that is exactly level and that Mark is identical to this height of the water right there that's the key right there water seeks its own level very cool so now I can take this and go to another room I can go 50 feet away around the corner as long as we don't move this container that line will be level all the way through the house you can use it outside too right absolutely I used it outside to set a roll when we set in Windows building a house or whatever we use it for setting all kinds of things that we want level I could take clapboards and stuff like that and stop each gun and snap a line boom a level okay but here's one right here that works on the idea of pressure but it's atmospheric pressure so atmosphere so air has weight yeah and the sort of volume of air down low is going to be heavier than up here right and this knows the difference right and so an airplane when it flies it knows how high it's flying by the atmospheric pressure of the air all right or the lack of I hope so all right so basically I would set this at zero and this would be my beginning point and then I have a reading right here I could go 50 feet 150 feet away and I would read what my measurement is if it was a zero there then I knew that it's exactly level here so it's not just telling you in relation to your set point but it's also going to give you a number so if you end up sticking it somewhere and it's eight says eight inches that means it's eight inches higher than the zero Mark unless it was negative eight because it could be so it would tell you that but again this can't move yeah just like this I love it very clever okay very handy great landscapers I think Jen uses one of these great for doing grades and setting walls and pitches all kinds of things very good good information thank you thanks for watching this whole house has got a video for just about every Home Improvement project so be sure to check out the others and if you'd like what you see click on the Subscribe button to make sure that you get our newest videos right in your feed\n"