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: ...

While undulating terrain and sloping hills add to the allure of the Triad, trying to find level ground to build a patio can pose a challenge. The good news is that developments in the retaining-wall ...

Size the trench so there's enough room for the retaining wall block and at least 8 in. of space behind it. Excavate deep ...