The desire to have a bit of land to call your own is not an uncommon one. However, in the Bay Area, finding our own personal outdoor space can be a challenge. Some of us live in newer housing ...

The need for aesthetically pleasing yet practically engineered retaining wall support design is important in, amongst other applications, the construction of commercial and retail business parks where ...

Most of us have spent more than our fair share of time in our homes this year. For those who are lucky enough to have yards and gardens, many of those hours were likely spent there, soaking up the sun ...

Dear James: I’m planning a veggie garden on my sloping lot so I need a retaining wall. I have used timbers before, but blocks might hold up better. Which method do you prefer? -- Steve W. Dear Steve: ...

There's a lot to love about a stackable retaining wall in your backyard. If your yard has an uneven slope, a retaining wall can add usable space to your outdoor areas and increase the value of your ...

Does your backyard have a slope? If it does, you face an increased erosion risk, as rainwater slowly, subtly, but surely washes away the soil from the slope. This process floods surrounding areas with ...