How To Fix A Retaining Wall – Loose, Leaning, Seeping Fixes
You have noticed something wrong with your retaining wall. Maybe the blocks at the top are out of square. Perhaps the cap has been pushed off. Or you noticed there’s a big bulge in the middle of the wall. There may be water seeping through the wall that turns to ice in winter. When you […]
Pool Retaining Wall: How To Build, How Much It Costs In 2023
There are times when it makes sense to build your pool into a slope. Yes, there are the situations where you’re building a fancy infinity edge or a zero edge masterpiece. Then there are the times when you just need to build the pool into a slope because there’s nowhere else to build the pool. At […]
How To Build A Boulder Retaining Wall
There are many opportunities to create a natural landscape when designing your backyard.From integrating sweeping beds of perennials to introducing a variety of tree species to your backyard palate. If you have a sloping backyard, one of the most beautiful ways you can bring a natural feel to your property is a boulder retaining wall. […]
How Much Does A Boulder Retaining Wall Cost?
After weighing the various options for an inexpensive yet attractive retaining wall, you’ve eliminated some of the options. The precast concrete block and waste concrete block retaining walls just won’t get the job done in your landscape. Therefore, you’ve settled on the boulder retaining wall. However, before you get started there’s one burning question remaining, […]
What Is A Corten Steel Retaining Wall? Pros & Cons
There are many questions homeowners ask surrounding retaining walls. The two most common are what type of retaining should they choose and what type of contractors build retaining walls. If you have a modern aesthetic, you might consider a corten steel retaining wall.These are used primarily when you have a need for crisp clean lines […]
How Much Does An Infinity Pool Cost In 2023?
When considering pool designs and features it’s not uncommon to find yourself considering an infinity edge swimming pool. It’s one of the most dramatic features you can add to a pool. On the right site, it can set the character for the whole property. We’ve all seen photos of the majesty and serenity brought to […]
How To Backfill A Retaining Wall
You have a yard with a slope and you’ve chosen to build a retaining wall. You have picked a wall type and maybe you’ve even poured the footing or prepped for the first course of block. But now comes the questions. When do you backfill a retaining wall? How to backfill a retaining wall? What […]
How To Build A Retaining Wall On A Slope Guide
When your backyard drops off or slopes up drastically from your back door, it can be frustrating to try and play a simple game of catch. The backyard needs to be leveled out, but what’s the best way to do it? If you have a slight slope, you can either scrap material away or fill […]
What Type Of Contractor Builds Retaining Walls?
As you are planning out your backyard improvements you may find yourself with a sloping yard. Often the solution to a sloping yard can be some simple grading to levelit out. Sometimes though, you need a more drastic solution, you need retaining walls. Depending on the wall height and where you live you may need […]
What Is An Ipe Fence? How To Build An Ipe Fence, Pros & Cons
When fence shopping the choices can seem overwhelming. There’s the wrought iron style aluminum fences, picket fences, chain link fences, and solid wood fences. Much of the time when you see a solid wood fence it is a cedar fence because cedar is relatively inexpensive and it lasts 10 to 20 years. But what if […]