Top 81 Retaining Walls Projects

1. 1. Landscape on a Hill (05:04)

   

   A power-tool failure makes Jason go old school to landscape on a slope.

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 materials are a wond...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $250 - $500

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

3. 3. Capstones (01:21)

   

   Jason shows how to make capstones fit perfectly on top of a retaining wall.

4. 4. Fresh-Air Family Room (03:54)

   

   Dean and Derek create a fresh-air family room right off the indoor one.

5. 5. Baseball Backyard Bar (01:22)

   

   This backyard bar pays tribute to the great American pastime: baseball.

6. 6. 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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7. 7. New Yard for Bungalow Charmer (06:46)

   

   Watch as the owners of this vintage bungalow completely revamp their yard.

8. 8. Retaining Wall (02:29)

   

   The Desperate Landscapes crew takes us through building a retaining wall.

9. 9. Uphill Battle (20:00)

   

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

10. 10. Baby-Safe Landscape (00:03:49)

    

    Parents-to-be get a new landscape with a baby-carriage-friendly walkway.

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

    

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

12. 12. Newlyweds on the Block (20:00)

    

    Newlyweds put an end to the neighbors' complaints about their yard.

13. 13. How to Build a Retaining Wall (05:56)

    

    Here's what you need to know about building retaining walls.

14. 14. How to Build a Dry-Stack Stone Retaining Wall

    

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    A dry-stack stone retaining wall not only holds back the earth, it adds beauty to a landscape.

    Time:

    Two Days

    Cost:

    $1,000 - $2,500

    Difficulty:

    Moderate

15. 15. Backfilling (02:12)

    

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