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 ...

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 ...

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: ...

While they do come in a few shades, bricks are mostly uniform in color. And that's a bit blah. Instead, invest in a natural ...