Equipment tip. 
If you aren't a professional, but want a professional-looking result, take the time to get the right tools for the job. It doesn't always make sense to invest in professional-grade tools and equipment if you are only building one retaining wall. Rent the equipment or tools. We do.
We rented equipment and put our equipment-master friend Mike at the helm to dig most of the post holes, making the job much smoother, take less time, and way more fun. |
Do it right the first time.
Building a retaining wall takes careful planning, and if you want to build a wall like the one at our house, you might need to have your local building inspector measure the post hole depth before you can start making above-ground progress. |
