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        How To Build a Retaining Wall

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

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        Top 27 Retaining Walls Projects

        1. 3. How To Cover a Stone Wall

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

          Time:
          Weekend
          Cost:
          $500 - $1,000
          Difficulty:
          Moderate to Hard
        2. 5. 10 Things You Must Know About Retaining Walls

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

        3. 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
        4. 7. Backfilling (02:12)

        5. 8. How to Build a Block Retaining Wall

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

          Time:
          Two Days
          Cost:
          $500 - $1,000
          Difficulty:
          Moderate
        6. 9. Sloped Grades (01:11)

        7. 11. Drainage (01:56)

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

          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
        9. 14. How to Build a Short Retaining Wall

          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
        10. 15. How To Construct a Retaining Wall

          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
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