Retaining walls built of stone or brick are the traditional style and usually blend nicely into their surrounding landscape. The question is, though: are these really the best materials for the job ...

Q–I am trying to create a level play area for my children. My rear yard slopes away from my house. Building a 4-foot-high retaining wall would solve the problem. I have seen new masonry walls that you ...

Perhaps this is the year to rid your yard of those pesky railroad ties. Why? The weather and other elements probably have split and hollowed them by now. And upgrading or adding durable retaining ...

The beautiful color of this cedar wood retaining wall by @tedmade.woodwork shows off the plants on both sides. A wood retaining wall is a more cost-effective choice than stone or concrete, but lacks ...

Q: I've been researching foundation types for both new homes and room additions. I've narrowed it down to either poured concrete or concrete block. Many websites say poured concrete is better than ...

Perhaps this is the year to rid your yard of those pesky railroad ties. Why? The weather and other elements probably have split and hollowed them by now. And upgrading or adding durable retaining ...

MINNEAPOLIS, MN--(Marketwire - Oct 17, 2012) - Allan Block Corporation, a leading provider of retaining walls, is proud to announce that the Allan Block retaining wall system is now approved by the BC ...