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 ...

Many water leaks go unnoticed until it's too late, a moisture meter catches them early.

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 ...

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?

Home inspectors keep flagging the same hidden defect inside otherwise polished houses: moisture trapped behind finished walls. You see fresh paint, new trim, maybe even a recent renovation, but behind ...

Measuring soil moisture with time-domain reflectometry (TDR) sensors can aid in turfgrass water conservation efforts and help improve playing conditions. However, information is lacking on the ...

Q: I have a 4-year-old lemon tree about 6 feet high with lots of lemons about the size of large marbles. I also have a lot of lemons the size of peas that are dropping to the ground. I never had this ...