House Digest on MSN

Not brick or slate: The retaining wall material that adds privacy & visual interest to your yard

Choosing this natural material will result in a retaining wall that features a stunning hue and amazing textures that can ...
House Digest on MSN

Goodbye, boring brick: The colorful retaining wall material that adds major visual interest

While they do come in a few shades, bricks are mostly uniform in color. And that's a bit blah. Instead, invest in a natural ...

In HelloNation, Masonry Expert Alan Williams Discusses the Differences of Brick & Block Walls

What is the difference between a brick wall and a block wall? A recent HelloNation article featuring Masonry Expert Alan ...
The Topeka Capital-Journal

Materials key to design of retaining wall

Retaining walls were first created to perform the simple and necessary task of holding back earth. And with good reason: Erosion is a natural process, but when it means soil being washed off your ...
SFGate

Household retainer / Whether of wood, mortared materials or interlocking blocks, retaining walls shore up hillsides, add to usable outdoor space

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 ...