"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 ...

Whoever said they don’t believe in moral victories has never been a part of a college basketball team that has now lost nine straight games. If... The Oregon Men’s Tennis team (7-2) went down to the ...

Indoor gardening can be a rewarding and fruitful endeavor, yet many home gardeners often face challenges that can hinder ...

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 ...

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 ...

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? The problem Houseplants often die from too much water, not ...