Top 27 Retaining Walls Projects

1. 1. Retaining Wall Height (01:29)

   

2. 2. Retaining Wall Base (02:28)

   

3. 3. How To Cover a Stone Wall

   

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   See how a railroad-tie retaining wall gets a new facing of stylish stonework.

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $500 - $1,000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

4. 4. Level Retaining Wall (01:46)

   

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

   DIY experts outline 10 tips to keep in mind when building a retaining wall.

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

   

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

   Time:

   Weekend

   Cost:

   $1,000 - $2,500

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

7. 7. Backfilling (02:12)

   

8. 8. How to Build a Block Retaining Wall

   

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   Self-stacking concrete blocks make building a sturdy retaining wall a much simpler DIY project.

   Time:

   Two Days

   Cost:

   $500 - $1,000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate

9. 9. Sloped Grades (01:11)

   

10. 10. Fencepost Hole Essentials (01:49)

    

11. 11. Drainage (01:56)

    

12. 12. Retaining Wall Materials (01:58)

    

13. 13. How To Build a Patio and Retaining Wall

    

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    This courtyard-style patio is surrounded by retaining walls and long planters. A puzzle-like arrangement of flat stones ...

    Time:

    Several Weekends

    Cost:

    $500 - $1,000

    Difficulty:

    Moderate

14. 14. How to Build a Short Retaining Wall

    

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    This 2' retaining wall is a great architectural element that also serves a purpose -- to keep dirt from a sloping yard f...

    Time:

    Weekend

    Cost:

    $250 - $500

    Difficulty:

    Moderate

15. 15. How To Construct a Retaining Wall

    

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    Learn how to add structure to an outdoor space with a retaining wall.

    Time:

    Several Weekends

    Cost:

    $2,500 - $5,000

    Difficulty:

    Moderate to Hard