Several steps away from the crumbling edge of East 26th Street in Charles Village, a construction worker slowly unrolled a long yellow measuring tape into a circular hole about the size of a sewer ...

The beautiful color of this cedar wood retaining wall by @tedmade.woodwork shows off the plants on both sides. A wood retaining wall is a more cost-effective choice than stone or concrete, but lacks ...

Retaining walls are a necessity if you have a sloped yard or live in a flood-prone area, but it's necessary to find a design that's actually functional.

There are plenty of ways to make your home more appealing to potential buyers, but this yard feature is a must if you want to ...

You’ve seen them many times along the terrain of freeways cutting through the mountains. Gabion retaining walls are very common in such areas that have ongoing drainage issues and potential collapse ...

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 ...