A retaining wall can offer both functional and aesthetic benefits for your yard. Here's the lowdown on the two different types of concrete retaining walls.

Choice. There are three basic types of concrete retaining wall installation: concrete blocks, precast concrete panels, or poured-in-place concrete. This allows you the flexibility to choose the ...

Faux Stone Block Retaining Wall Here’s a retaining wall made by @blueisle out of concrete blocks that look like stone. Retaining walls help create more usable flat space in a sloped yard, and ...

Concrete retaining walls can be an easy service for contractors to add to their businesses thanks to forms such as World Block.

Q: I want to build a retaining wall that’s going to look great for years. At my last house, a short retaining wall I had around a patio started to lean out toward the lawn. The wall was but 10 ...

But many homeowners are opting for segmental concrete block retaining walls because they cost less and their appearance has improved.

Article continues below this ad Mortar: Mortared retaining walls use materials such as brick, stone or concrete block mortared in place. Such walls normally sit on a poured concrete footing.

But many homeowners are opting for segmental concrete-block retaining walls because they cost less and their appearance has improved.

Q: I've been researching foundation types for both new homes and room additions. I've narrowed it down to either poured concrete or concrete block. Many websites say poured concrete is better than ...