How to Build a Retaining Wall (Step-by-Step DIY Guide)

Some images provided by Western Interlock www.westerninterlock.com @WesternInterlockDIY If you’re planning to build a retaining wall, this video walks you through the exact step-by-step process to do it right the first time. From excavation to drainage to block placement—this is the foundation of a retaining wall that actually lasts. 👉 Whether you’re working on a slope, hillside, or backyard project… this is where you start. ⸻ 🧱 STEP-BY-STEP BREAKDOWN: • How to excavate and prep your site • How to dig and size the trench correctly • Base preparation (the step most people mess up) • How to level your first course of blocks • Proper drainage setup (this prevents failure) • Backfilling and finishing the wall ⸻ ⚠️ BEFORE YOU BUILD… Start with the full system: ✔️ Step 1: 15-Step DIY Landscaping Checklist https://www.youryardcoach.com/15-step-diy-landscaping-project-checklist ✔️ Step 2: Landscaping Simplified eBook https://www.youryardcoach.com/landscapingsimplifiedebook ✔️ Step 3: Full DIY Course (Homescape 2.0) https://www.youryardcoach.com/diy-landscape-course ⸻ 🎯 NEED HELP WITH YOUR PROJECT? Get a custom plan or consult: https://www.youryardcoach.com/yard-coach-consultation ⸻ 📺 WATCH NEXT: Landscape Drainage Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLP6kPBDGjeCcuyrrvb3YeoYSkKaZt9h2D ⸻ 🛒 YARD COACH FAVORITES: https://www.amazon.com/shop/yardcoach ⸻ 👍 IF THIS HELPED: Like, subscribe, and drop your project in the comments—Coach Matt reads them. ⸻ #yardcoach #yardcoachpodcast #retainingwall