The suburbs of Chicago are flat–but not perfectly flat. Just about every yard has some fall to it, and some lots have significant fall. If you want to create a level or nearly level surface for a ...

Concrete volume changes due to changes in moisture and temperature. As concrete dries, it shrinks. Length change related to drying shrinkage for unreinforced concrete can range up to 0.08% whereas ...

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 ...

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 ...

Retaining walls built of stone or brick are the traditional style and usually blend nicely into their surrounding landscape. The question is, though: are these really the best materials for the job ...

Water in the lower lake at Twin Lakes Park will remain low for most of the winter as crews repair a retaining wall and restore walkways that wind around the lake, officials said. The water level was ...

A crumbling retaining wall in a busy Union County NJ Transit rail station that raised the concern of riders and advocates after pieces fell on trains in 2017 is on its way to being reconstructed. NJ ...