"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 ...

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?

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 ...

One of the most valuable and least expensive tools for desert gardeners is a moisture meter. At a cost of around $5, these battery-powered devices are great for determining the moisture level of any ...

To judge their ability to detect moisture differences, we tested ten soil moisture meters in various growing mediums, including potting soil, dirt from the garden, peat moss, and compost. We used them ...

Moisture levels in sand play a critical role in construction and manufacturing. Too much water can weaken concrete, while too little can affect the mixing and moulding processes. A sand moisture meter ...

If you’re going to be spending a lot of time checking out properties with your real estate agent, the right tools will keep you informed—like a tape measure, a moisture meter, a pocket level—and more.

If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. “I haven’t killed a plant since I bought it,” one reviewer wrote By Maggie Horton Maggie Horton is a shopping writer and plant parent who ...

Reduce over- and underwatering with a moisture meter. These Seed & Sprout models are sold online by Urban General Store. Courtesy Seed & Sprout/Urban General Store Some of us were not blessed with ...