Contractors looking for an add-on service or an area of diversification may want to consider concrete retaining walls. Three years ago, Cornerstone Foundations, Inc., Harrisonburg, Va., started ...

Retaining walls built of stone or brick are the traditional style and usually blend nicely into their surrounding landscape. The question is, though: are these really the best materials for the job ...

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 ...

In 2014, California-based developers Baldwin & Sons began the design and development of a housing complex on 99 acres of land in the city of Lake Forest, at the base of the Santa Ana Mountains—it's ...

Perhaps this is the year to rid your yard of those pesky railroad ties. Why? The weather and other elements probably have split and hollowed them by now. And upgrading or adding durable retaining ...

Woodstock, GA - Aug 4, 2025 - Retaining walls are essential for preventing soil erosion and managing sloped landscapes, but over time, they can show signs of wear that, if ignored, may lead to costly ...

A concrete block retaining wall can last for decades — but only if it’s built correctly. In this video, we show step by step how we built a block retaining wall the right way, from prep and base work ...

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 ...

DEAR TIM: I live in a very common home here in Florida. Most are built from concrete block. Twenty years ago, a room was added to the home and the rear exterior concrete block wall became an interior ...