House Digest on MSN

Goodbye, boring brick: The colorful retaining wall material that adds major visual interest

While they do come in a few shades, bricks are mostly uniform in color. And that's a bit blah. Instead, invest in a natural ...
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 ...
The Fayetteville Observer

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: ...