The stone wall planter shown here is functional, beautiful and relatively easy to build. It's designed to hide an exposed concrete foundation, and provide a place to grow plants and shrubs.

You need a good eye for a stone, and you also have to train your eye for symmetry,” he says. You also have to get to grips with the structure of the wall, so you don’t create internal weaknesses.

ASK THE BUILDER | Whenever you build with stone outdoors, it’s wise to install a sturdy foundation or footing. If you live where the soil freezes, be sure the bottom of this footing is below the ...

Retaining walls cost between $1,000 and $10,000 for a typical 4-foot by 25-foot wall or around $5,500 on average. The overall costs depend on the dimensions of your particular wall, the wall style ...

Press a pushpin into a discreet place in your wall, using your thumb. If it goes in easily, and doesn’t crack, it’s drywall. Otherwise, it’s probably plaster.