For the average do-it-yourselfer, building a retaining wall is easiest when using masonry blocks that will be stacked no ...

Stone wall and terrace wall are useful for larger applications. The blocks are bigger and heavier, so they may not look good in smaller applications. I chose English garden wall for my small retaining ...

Just beware that the kilning, construction, and density that help these bricks hold up to fire-high temperatures also add to their cost compared with retaining wall blocks of natural stone.

Retaining walls can be constructed with concrete blocks, natural stone, or bricks. The goal is to complement your landscape design. You don’t have to stick to only one material for your walkways.

Building a fire pit yourself is a low-cost way to carve out a place for family and friends to gather. DIY-ing the job shouldn ...