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: ...

When trying to prevent soil erosion on steep sections of your property, you might decide on using concrete block. Using concrete for this purpose is extremely common for homes; but because it's so ...

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