This $23 moisture meter can save you thousands in water damage

Water damage is one of those things that doesn’t cross your mind until you’re holding a contractor’s quote and feeling slightly nauseous. Moisture has a way of hiding where you won’t find it. From drywall and subfloors to wall cavities — it settles into the parts of your house you never look at and wouldn’t know how to access anyway. A stain on the ceiling or some weird smell you can’t place might be the first hint that something’s wrong.