The desire to have a bit of land to call your own is not an uncommon one. However, in the Bay Area, finding our own personal outdoor space can be a challenge. Some of us live in newer housing ...

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: ...

Q: I have two deteriorating (but still standing) retaining walls made of timber and two even worse, leaning cinder-block retaining walls. I was planning to replace them all eventually, but to spread ...

See how we build a huge retaining wall from start to finish — planning, digging, stacking, and everything in between for solid results. #RetainingWall #DIYProjects #Hardscaping Pentagon officials ...

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 — ...

The need for aesthetically pleasing yet practically engineered retaining wall support design is important in, amongst other applications, the construction of commercial and retail business parks where ...

“Stone Primer,” by Charles McRaven is the essential guide for homeowners interested in diy stonework, from winding garden paths to fireplaces and stone retaining walls. Stone Primer (Storey Publishing ...

Watch the process of building an epic retaining wall using unbelievably heavy blocks. From planning to placement, this extreme DIY landscaping project is packed with hard work, big machinery, and ...