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Engineering a Retaining Wall: A Comprehensive Guide

Learn the basics of building a retaining wall—from common problems as well as the different types of materials to choose from, such as concrete, timber and stone.

How To Install a Natural Gas Barbecue Grill

In this guide, Ask This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey explains how to install a natural gas line for a new BBQ grill.

How To Install an Outdoor Television

This Old House master electrician Scott Caron teaches you how to install a weatherproof outdoor TV, select the right model, and proper mounting and connections.

How To Install an Outdoor Faucet

Learn how to add a new outdoor hose spigot with This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey.

How to Install a Split Rail Fence

Carpenter Nathan Gilbert and landscape contractor Lee Gilliam help a homeowner establish his front lawn from the road with a split-rail fence and landscaping.

How to Turn a Backyard into a Community Hub

Landscape contractor Jenn Nawada helps a homeowner transform his backyard into a space capable of entertaining the whole town—because that’s exactly what he does every Monday night.

How to Regrade a Yard

Landscape contractor Lee Gilliam helps a pair of homeowners level and seed their backyard so their daughter can stay dry and play safely.

How to Build a Garden Retaining Wall

A homeowner’s house had a garden that sloped away, being a sore spot. With the help of mason Mark McCullough and landscape contractor Jenn Nawada, the three built a retaining wall to fix the grade.