Q. I want to build a rock retaining wall, but have no clue where to start. What do I need to know to build one that will last for generations? What kind of tools will I need? Should I install the rock ...

Q.I'm lucky and have lots of medium to larger rock on my lot that can be easily harvested. I want to build a stackable rock retaining wall that will be about 3 feet tall and hold back that amount of ...

Q:I want to build a stackable rock retaining wall that will be about 3 feet tall and hold back that amount of dirt. Is there magic involved in this process, or do you just stack the rock and hope for ...

Q: Tim, I read a column on your website about rock retaining walls. I’m having a hard time believing you can build a lasting wall and not use mortar between the stones. I’d love to just build a wall ...

Q: I want to use rocks on my property to build a stackable rock retaining wall that will be about 3 feet tall. What would cause the wall to fail? I’ve seen photos of stone walls in New England farm ...

Mason Luis Casillas builds a rock retaining wall in Wailuku’s Sand Hills neighborhood Tuesday morning. He said the keys to a good retaining wall are cement, rebar and making sure the structure angles ...

“Stone Primer,” by Charles McRaven is the essential guide for homeowners interested in diy stonework, from winding garden paths to fireplaces and stone retaining walls. Stone Primer (Storey Publishing ...

Q. Tim, I read a column on your website about rock retaining walls. I’m having a hard time believing you can build a lasting wall and not use mortar between the stones. I’d love to just build a wall ...

Q: I read a column on your website about rock retaining walls. I'm having a hard time believing you can build a lasting wall and not use mortar between the stones. What's the secret? A: Why the ...

Question: Tim, I read a column on your website about rock retaining walls. I’m having a hard time believing you can build a lasting wall and not use mortar between the stones. I’d love to just build a ...