Lowe Larretta is former lead editor for Forbes Home, covering all things related to home improvement and good design. She previously worked in the decor and lifestyle spaces for digital publishers ...

Growing demand for durable outdoor structures is increasing interest in retaining walls, stone walls, and other masonry ...

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 ...

A concrete block retaining wall can last for decades — but only if it’s built correctly. In this video, we show step by step how we built a block retaining wall the right way, from prep and base work ...

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 ...

Outdoor decorating or “hard-scaping” with concrete paving and retaining-wall products has taken a deliberate step backward–to some popular styles of the past, that is. Some manufacturers of concrete ...

Q: I've been researching foundation types for both new homes and room additions. I've narrowed it down to either poured concrete or concrete block. Many websites say poured concrete is better than ...

MONTEREY, CA, UNITED STATES, March 10, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Interest in durable outdoor construction is increasing across California’s coastal communities as ...