Size the trench so there's enough room for the retaining wall block and at least 8 in. of space behind it. Excavate deep enough to completely bury at least one full course, including space for 6 ...

You have two options for building a retaining wall with concrete. If you're set on getting the job done yourself without professional assistance, using concrete blocks is the way to go. Concrete ...

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: We built a retaining wall several years ago and had a landscape contractor, who was a friend of my brothers, help with the project. It was about 18’ long ...

HANNIBAL, Mo. -- Engineers soon will begin a study to see what can be done with an elevated retaining wall on Hannibal's Grand Avenue that's no longer fulfilling its purpose.Public ...