Household retainer / Whether of wood, mortared materials or interlocking blocks, retaining... SF Gate Logo Hearst Newspapers Logo Skip to main content Newsletters Home About SFGATE Contact SFGATE ...

It can be pretty hard on one’s back. Make sure you purchase special interlocking retaining wall blocks at your home center store. These blocks fit together when stacked so they will not tip over ...

Installing steel rebar can help prevent your retaining wall from buckling under pressure—this is especially true for concrete cinder blocks. Installing rebar costs between $1 and $2 per square ...