House Digest on MSN

Goodbye concrete blocks: Build your retaining wall quickly with this unique and durable material

This material is the opposite of concrete block in a few ways, most notably in its color and how it can help your retaining wall stand out among the rest.
WRAL

Concrete Retaining Wall Pros and Cons

Retaining walls built of stone or brick are the traditional style and usually blend nicely into their surrounding landscape. The question is, though: are these really the best materials for the job ...
Hunker on MSN

Ditch concrete blocks: A smarter way to build a retaining wall that looks good

Concrete blocks are a common way to construct a retaining wall, but that doesn't mean they're the best or only way. Here's an attractive alternative.
Los Angeles Times

Build a retaining wall

When it comes to choosing a retaining wall to hold back runoff in a terraced area, there are a lot of choices. Concrete walls are particularly popular because they are easy to use and come in a nice ...

In HelloNation, Precast Concrete Expert Stephanie Ward Highlights Building Strong Retaining Walls & Highway Barriers

What are precast retaining walls used for? A HelloNation article featuring Stephanie Ward of Columbia Precast Products in ...
El Cronista

Concrete Blocks Vs Cinder Blocks: What’s the Difference and Which Is Better?

Although many people use the terms concrete block and cinder block as if they meant the same thing, they are actually ...
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 ...