Proper retaining wall drainage can be the difference between a sturdy wall and one that leans. Learn how to prevent and mitigate drainage problems.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- A retaining-wall collapse outside a home sparked a large emergency response in Castleton Corners on Monday afternoon. The Fire Department was on the scene after a ...

Lack of gravel backfill behind your wall keeps water trapped near the structure. Over time, this water-heavy soil exerts ...

If you're looking for a stylish, comfortable way to upgrade your patio space, look no further than building out a customized ...

Retaining walls cost between $1,000 and $10,000 for a typical 4-foot by 25-foot wall or around $5,500 on average. The overall costs depend on the dimensions of your particular wall, the wall style ...

A retaining wall allows you to turn a useless (for landscaping purposes) slope into a terraced, flat area. And perhaps the easiest way to build such a wall is with used railroad crossties.

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 ...

Q: Tim, I’ve seen quite a few failed retaining walls. Many have bulges or have tipped over. What needs to be done to ensure I only do mine one time?

DANBURY — A project to fix a 21-foot-tall retaining wall that separates the upper and lower parking lots at the Western Academy for International Studies Magnet School has begun after officials ...