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Building a retaining wall with the heaviest blocks ever | Extreme DIY landscaping

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 ...
Lifehacker

Build a Block Retaining Wall to Beautify a Steep Slope

May 19, 2015 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google A yard with a steep slope can be difficult to landscape. Build a block retaining wall to add level tiers to your ...
The Spokesman-Review

Ask the Builder: Building a strong retaining wall is not so simple

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

Here’s How: Install a retaining wall

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: ...
Los Angeles Times

Build a retaining wall

When it comes to choosing a retaining wall to hold back runoff in a terraced area, there are a lot of choices. Concrete walls are particularly popular because they are easy to use and come in a nice ...