CMUs are arguably the best type of concrete to use if you're adding a retaining wall to your sloped backyard. Ease of installation is the key advantage. Unlike with cast-in-place concrete walls ...

is best suited to handle the heaving forces ... but check the installation instructions for the type of retaining wall block you're using. Backfill about 8 to 10 in. below the top of the capstones.

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 ...