8.21.2008

How to Build a Backyard Part 2: The Wall


Yes, it's time to check in on our major backyard renovation. We have completed the demolition work and are now building the wall for the lower level. The walls are being built out of treated wood timbers, rebar and a gravel foundation. The wall is supported by perpendicular "deadmen" that tie the wall into the earth behind it.
For anyone thinking that the Hood's must be expert wall builders, check back with this wall in a couple of years and see if it's still standing. The only thing we're going on is some how-to websites and common sense. We'll see how it works out.

3 comments:

Marina said...

It looks ingenius. I can't wait to see the finished product. All I have to say is "Gatorade, Gatorade, Gatorade."

Beth & Rob Bailey said...

the beginnings of it looks good - i can't believe you knwo how to get that far! i can't even plant flowers in the front to look organized!

Anonymous said...

wow, it's really going to be great, Tammy!!!

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