Sonora High School students in teacher Jason Rivera’s construction class are building a retaining wall behind their classroom, and the project is being touted as an example of how Career Technical ...

A massive new retaining wall cuts into the mountainside on Vail Pass, allowing more room for a curve on the interstate to be made wider and safer. But the 40-foot tall, 1,100-foot-long wall doesn’t ...

For homeowners, retaining walls are an excellent way to battle soil erosion while also giving your yard more planting space. In addition, they can serve as a focal point that can be fun to plan around ...

When we were in the market for a new home a few years ago, we were looking in a hilly town. We noticed that many of the properties had bulging retaining walls. We learned that it was due to the area’s ...

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 ...