Top 29 Retaining Walls Projects

1. 1. Drainage (01:56)

   

   Without proper drainage, your load-bearing wall may be in for problems.

2. 2. How to Install a Timber Retaining Wall

   

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   A retaining wall is the ideal way to control erosion or level a sloping yard. Composite timbers made from recycled mater...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $250 - $500

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

3. 3. 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

4. 4. How to Build a Boulder Retaining Wall

   

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

   Time:

   Two Days

   Cost:

   $250 - $500

   Difficulty:

   Hard

5. 5. How To Build a Retaining Wall

   

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   A retaining wall is a great way to differentiate space in a yard. Here's how to build one.

   Time:

   Several Weekends

   Cost:

   $2,500 - $5,000

   Difficulty:

   Moderate to Hard

6. 6. Sloped Grades (01:11)

   

   If the retaining wall goes into a hill, these tips will save you some work.

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

   

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

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

   

   The most important part of a retaining wall is the base.

9. 9. Dry Foundations (00:47)

   

   If the retaining wall ties into the house's foundation, caulking is a must.

10. 10. Triple Decker Retaining Walls (04:00)

    

    We build three tiered walls into a slope to create a flowing curved garden.

11. 11. Backfilling (02:12)

    

    Proper backfilling is one of the keys to building a strong retaining wall.

12. 12. Building a Decorative Stone Wall

    

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    This DIY Basic will provide tips on building a decorative stone wall.

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13. 13. Fencepost Hole Essentials (00:60)

    

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

14. 14. Incredibly Lush Landscape (06:30)

    

    This makeover turns a neighborhood eyesore into a new lush landscape.

15. 15. 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