I'm in Southern California and SWMBO has prodded me to stop acquiring
tools and gadgets, and start actually building something useful. In
that vein, I need to ask a question about wood and weather.

I understand that wood needs to 'acclimatize' when brought home, to
stabilize in other words. My question is where should I let it
acclimatize? In the workshop, which is an uncontrolled environment
(read: a detached garage with no HVAC), or inside the house where the
finished wood product (decorative face frame for cleated alcove shelves)
will be used?

Thanks,

Chris