Does your backyard have a slope? If it does ... and walk you through the basic steps for building a DIY retaining wall. Read more: 50 Small Backyard Landscaping Ideas That Will Transform Your ...

We noticed that many of the properties had bulging retaining walls. We learned that it was due to the area’s geology and soil ...

His lot has about 8 feet of downward slope across its 150-foot depth. The original builder wanted a fairly level front yard. A 4-foot tall retaining wall was built along the south side of the lot ...

A retaining wall is only as effective as its drainage system. Adding weep holes and a drainage pipe will protect its ...

But it is possible to resist its will. 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 ...

If you live in Pittsburgh, you know it’s not exactly flat. Hills, slopes, and elevation changes are part of what makes this city beautiful, but they can also cause serious problems for homeowners.