Size the trench so there's enough room for the retaining wall block and at least 8 in. of space behind it. Excavate deep ...

Reducing soil erosion, turning steep slopes into terraced backdrops, creating focal points in the landscape—retaining walls serve many purposes. Indeed, they are some of the most common ways to ...

We wanted to fix our sloped yard without spending a fortune, so we built a DIY boulder retaining wall. It’s strong, simple to ...

Highlights The typical cost range to build a railroad tie retaining wall falls between $2,000 and $2,400, while the national average cost is $2,200. The main factors that affect the total cost of this ...

Last week I wrote about my recent trip to Southern California. I was fortunate to spend time with a dear friend and his wife. I don’t know that I’ve ever met a person who’s more in love with a home ...

You are able to gift 5 more articles this month. Anyone can access the link you share with no account required. Learn more. Segmental retaining wall systems are one of the most versatile tools ...

Humans have been building retaining walls for thousands of years to create flat, or gently sloping, terraces on hillsides. A lot of my readers have them on their own property – or need to build one – ...

Here's a great way to save money and steady some land. Old tyres make for inexpensive building material. If you are building a retaining wall out of them, you'll avoid the use of concrete or wood. You ...