Humans have been building retaining walls for thousands of years to create flat, or gently sloping, terraces on hillsides. A lot of my readers have them on their own property — or need to build one — ...

For thousands of years, builders have used retaining walls to create flat vertical walls or gently sloping terraces on hillsides. While constructing a solid, lasting retaining wall might look ...

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 ...

Richard shows how to maintain a mini split; Mark and Jenn build a garden retaining wall. Richard Trethewey demonstrates how to maintain a mini split, showing how to properly clean the indoor and ...

Editor’s note: The Feats of Engineering feature, which runs occasionally in Finance & Commerce, features projects completed by members of the American Council of Engineering Companies of Minnesota.