House Digest on MSN

Concrete block vs. poured: The better retaining wall material

When it comes to concrete block versus poured, each has it's own pros and cons. However, the best choice for retaining walls ...
House Digest on MSN

Give your old retaining wall a fresh new vibe with this easy fix

With a little patience and creativity, you can refresh your old concrete retaining wall to give it a new, more pleasing look.
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 ...
Foster's Daily Democrat

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: ...

In HelloNation, Lawn Care Expert James Hoiland Explains Why Natural Stone Retaining Walls Outperform Other Options in Montana

What makes natural stone retaining walls a better long-term choice than poured concrete or manufactured block for Montana homeowners? A HelloNation article explains why stone is well suited to Montana ...
SFGate

Household retainer / Whether of wood, mortared materials or interlocking blocks, retaining walls shore up hillsides, add to usable outdoor space

The desire to have a bit of land to call your own is not an uncommon one. However, in the Bay Area, finding our own personal outdoor space can be a challenge. Some of us live in newer housing ...