"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Moisture meters may not be familiar to the average homeowner, but they provide tremendous value for ...

Q: We use a moisture meter with pins to check the MC of our incoming lumber. If the temperature is under 32F, does the water freeze and the meter not work? If it does not work, how do we check ...

If wood moisture issues come up in your shop, you are not alone. Experts at the Architectural Woodwork Institute say that this time of year, when heating season begins, inquiries pour in on wood ...

Given how easy it is to kill plants by overwatering, these devices are tempting – but can they beat simply sticking your finger in the soil?

I recently heard about the Extech MO55, dual-function moisture meter that retails for about $80 on Amazon. I'm a big fan of my $475 Protimeter Surveymaster moisture meter for all-purpose use, as well ...