If there’s one thing homeowners know, it’s that water is the enemy. From ice dams to pin-hole pipe leaks, roof leaks to failed angle stops – a little water leak can do a LOT of damage to a home. The ideal of course is to avoid potential water damage by correcting issues before they become a major problem. Unfortunately, proactive measures aren’t always enough to impede the cruel aquatic tricks our homes play on us. When the leak can’t be predicted, the next best bet is to catch a leak before it causes major damage. The search for an easy to install, reliable water leak detector eventually led us to the Flume entire property water monitor, which does a whole lot more than just water leak detection. Before I dive into the Flume water leak detector review, I’ll share a couple painful incidents that could have been mitigated with a Flume water monitor installed. Read More
Electronics
Orion 950 Pinless Moisture Meter By Wagner – It’s A Damp Wood Meter, I Tell Ya!
Whether you’re building dining tables or installing wood flooring, failure to consider wood movement can destroy countless hours of otherwise masterful handiwork. As wood exchanges moisture to and from the environment it shrinks and plumps with virtually unstoppable hydraulic forces. An accurate assessment of moisture content with a wood moisture meter can make (or literally break) the job. Wagner, an industry leader in moisture measurement solutions for over 50 years, offered up their latest and greatest – the Orion Pinless Wood moisture meter, model 950 – for review. If you’re tired of poking holes into wood to assess moisture levels, or even if you have never used a moisture meter, join us for this in-depth look. Read More
