Last week I wrote about my recent trip to Southern California. I was fortunate to spend time with a dear friend and his wife. I don’t know that I’ve ever met a person who’s more in love with a home ...

Before you start building a stone retaining wall, it's important to assess your garden's landscape and determine where the wall will be most effective. Take note of any slopes, erosion-prone areas, or ...

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 ...