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Retaining Wall Must-Know Tips

10 Things You Must Know About Retaining Walls

It may take some heavy lifting, but a retaining wall is a project any DIYer can do.

Read These Retaining Wall Tips First

Install a Short Stone Wall

How to Build a Short Stone Retaining Wall

Keep a sloping yard in place with this wall that also makes a great architectural element.

Style With Purpose


Build a Patio and Retaining Wall

Build a Patio and Retaining Wall

This puzzle-like arrangement of flagstones is complemented by a stone retaining walls.

Retaining Wall How-To

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Top 81 Retaining Walls Projects

  1. 1. Backyard Family Park (03:28)

    A danger-zone backyard becomes a shady, parklike setting for family fun.

  2. 2. Outdoor Den (06:08)

    Dean and Derek use a majestic tree as the focal point for an outdoor den.

  3. 3. How to Build a Boulder Retaining Wall

    Boulder retaining walls are not only functional, they're timeless and beautiful as well.

    Time:
    Two Days
    Cost:
    $250 - $500
    Difficulty:
    Hard
  4. 4. Fencepost Hole Essentials (00:60)

    Ahmed Hassan shows how to dig and fill holes for proper post placement.

  5. 5. 10 Things You Must Know About Retaining Walls

    Follow these DIY Network tips on building a retaining wall.

  6. 6. How To Build a Retaining Wall for a Campsite

    Learn how to use composite timbers to construct the retaining wall.

    Time:
    Weekend
    Cost:
    $1,000 - $2,500
    Difficulty:
    Moderate to Hard
  7. 7. Retaining Wall Materials (00:39)

    Get tips on how to choose the best retaining wall material for your space.

  8. 8. Uphill Battle (20:00)

    Ryan and Erin want to fix their privacy problems by enlarging their yard.

  9. 9. Excavate for a Retaining Wall (01:03)

    Learn how to complete the excavating needed for building a retaining wall.

  10. 10. Finishing Caps (00:58)

    A retaining wall may look complete, but it's not done till the cap is on.

  11. 11. Retaining Walls 101 (02:51)

    Ahmed shows how to build an easy and affordable wooden retaining wall.

  12. 12. Curved Walls (01:10)

    Think a straight wall's easier to build than a curved one? Think again!

  13. 13. Traditional Brick Patio Design (00:03:40)

    An existing brick retaining wall inspires this romantic backyard makeover.

  14. 14. How to Build a Terraced Stone Retaining Wall

    If you have a disintegrating retaining wall, consider replacing it with a sloping stone wall.

    Time:
    Several Weekends
    Cost:
    $2,500 - $5,000
    Difficulty:
    Hard
  15. 15. Finishing a Retaining Wall (02:20)

    Add the finishing touches to a retaining wall with these DIY Network tips.

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