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 ...

Moisture meters may not be familiar to the average homeowner, but they provide tremendous value for detecting leaks in your home and for a range of DIY projects. These handy devices measure the ...

Editor’s note: This column was produced before Gene Wengert died in 2025. It is printed here in memoriam. Q How deep should needles go in rough or planed lumber using a pin moisture meter? Insulated ...

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 ...