Building a stackable retaining wall is a beginner-friendly DIY but it has a few key steps. First, you need to plan your layout. This project will involve digging so call 811 to locate any ...

ASK THE BUILDER | The soil type at your home will make a difference. I’ve found that sandy soils are the ones that seem to play the best with gravity retaining walls.

If your sloping backyard feels featureless, consider adding a curved retaining wall with a garden bed overflowing with flowers. Learn how to DIY your wall here.

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 ...