DHT11 shows only 0

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1

so my DHT11 shows a constant 0 on the temp and humidity i really dont know what to do (Im a beginner) Also the text on the lcd screen is in white boxes dont know why
Here's the code

#include <dht.h>
#include <LiquidCrystal.h>

LiquidCrystal lcd(12, 11, 5, 4, 3, 2);

dht DHT;

#define DHT11_PIN 7

void setup(){
Serial.begin(9600);
lcd.begin(16, 2);
}

void loop()
{
int sz = DHT.read11(DHT11_PIN);
lcd.setCursor(0,0);
lcd.print("Temp: ");
lcd.print(DHT.temperature);
lcd.print((char)223);
lcd.print("C");
lcd.setCursor(0,1);
lcd.print("Humidity: ");
lcd.print(DHT.humidity);
lcd.print("%");
delay(1000);
Serial.print("Temperature = ");
Serial.println(DHT.temperature);
Serial.print("Humidity = ");
Serial.println(DHT.humidity);
delay(1000);
}

everything was taken from here
http://www.circuitbasics.com/how-to-set-up-the-dht11-humidity-sensor-on-an-arduino/

2

Show us a good schematic of your circuit.
Show us a good image of your wiring. <———<<<<
Give links to components.
Posting images:
https://forum.arduino.cc/index.php?topic=519037.0

3

I would also suggest that you output the values to the Serial Monitor. Lets make sure you are even reading a value.

4

@OP

Upload the following sketch in your Arduino (UNO/NANO/MEGA) and check that the Serial Monitor shows reasonable values of Temp and Humidity.

#include <dht.h>
dht DHT;

#define DHT11_PIN 7

void setup() 
{
  Serial.begin(9600);
}

void loop()
{
  int sz = DHT.read11(DHT11_PIN);
  
  Serial.print("Temp: ");
  Serial.print(DHT.temperature);
  Serial.print(" degC");
  Serial.print("   ");
  //--------------------------
  Serial.print("Humidity: ");
  Serial.print(DHT.humidity);
  Serial.println("%");
  delay(1000);
  //--------------------------
  Serial.println("===========================");
}

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