Concrete blocks were out of budget, so we built two large retaining walls using 6x6 landscape timbers. In this video, I show you how we extended their lifespan with drain lines, proper backfill, and ...

On one of the real estate TV programs about flipping houses, misinformed fixer-uppers discover a tilting retaining wall. They erroneously explain that a high bank of dirt is pushing it over and ...

A good retaining wall is an unlikely combination of designs–basically a strong wall full of holes. It has to be strong enough to hold back earth that can exert tremendous pushing force. It also has to ...

Dear James: I’m planning a veggie garden on my sloping lot so I need a retaining wall. I have used timbers before, but blocks might hold up better. Which method do you prefer? -- Steve W. Dear Steve: ...

Retaining walls were first created to perform the simple and necessary task of holding back earth. And with good reason: Erosion is a natural process, but when it means soil being washed off your ...

How far apart should I place my walls when building a terrace? A general rule of thumb is to take your wall height and double it. This will give you the distance needed between walls. For example if ...