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 ...

What goes behind a retaining wall matters just as much as the blocks you can see, and choosing the wrong material could undermine drainage and stability.

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: ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Building a retaining wall can be a lot of work, especially if you use bricks or stone. It's a sturdier, more attractive sloping landscape, but ...