Immediately cover this paint with the pea gravel concrete so it’s flush with the existing face of the wall. The last step is to put a thin 3/8-inch coat of stucco over the wall. Mix up a fresh ...

If your home is on a slope, try this beginner-friendly DIY retaining wall project to prevent erosion and add a creative visual element to your yard.

A concrete retaining wall can last about 50 to 100 years, after which the degraded material must be hauled away for recycling or disposal, and fresh concrete manufactured to rebuild.