I set out to build a concrete block retaining wall, thinking it would be a straightforward project. But there’s more to it than just stacking blocks. If done wrong, it can lead to serious issues like ...

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 ...

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: ...

When these systems are properly designed, built and maintained, they often last many decades.

Q: I have two deteriorating (but still standing) retaining walls made of timber and two even worse — i.e., leaning — cinder block retaining walls. I was planning to replace them all eventually, but to ...

Homeowners and Property Managers Seek Professional Retaining Wall Services to Secure Projects for Spring Season ...