How to build a DIY Retaining Wall • Backyard Transformation

[@yeahivekilledthat719]

I knew this was a lot of work, but your documentation of it makes it look so much more. I would have cried over that mudslide. There always more satisfaction and appreciation for doing a job yourself, AND while only using basic hand tools. So glad you're not prone to earthquakes. Really nice job.

[@krobotz]

This!!! This is what I have been looking for!! Your before pic looks just like my front yard! I have been searching desperately for a DIY tutorial to make a beautiful retaining wall just like the one you have made here! My goodness thank you so so so so much for doing this! PS Your channel is wonderful I saw your name and subscribed immediately 🙏✌️

[@MarthinB75]

Well done! You guys can be super proud of yourselves.

[@TheThriftedPlanter]

Oh my!!! Just got the chance to watch this and wow!!! It looks amazing! I don’t think my wall would be as big as yours but I’m still considering DIY’ing to save money. Thank you for sharing!

[@Rhyswithoutherspoon]

The wall looks awesome!

[@MikeinAustin]

I live in West Austin (similar conditions but maybe more big limestone rocks) and truly appreciate the amount of very hard work it took to make this. The first time I dug a 2’ by 2’ by 2’ hole that took me two hours in 102° heat... it broke me. I am planning on moving an existing retaining wall. I still may use an excavator but you’ve motivated me! My only comment would be that the drain pipe needs to slope a bit (maybe it did) to move the water and I think putting multiple drains isn’t a bad idea towards the top as opposed to the bottom of the wall. You have a new local subscriber!

[@Baetanical]

Honestly I’m like totally scarred from the experience 😂 I’m so glad I did it though-it’s something I’m really proud about. Thank you for your kind words! Always wonderful to connect with more Austinites!

[@ariannagonzalez2618]

Hello from Austin ! New to your page! Thanks for sharing. We just started a wildflower garden. Going to get some poppies and bachelor buttons that was a beautiful display 😎

[@SatchPatch25]

I commented on an older video suggesting a picture of the backyard before the wall but this is way better lol! This is an absolutely amazing job! Its was very ambitious but the result is incredibly impressive. I would take a blanket and lay down by the wall when the shade starts showing. I bet it's a lot cooler down there!

[@bethanykimes1444]

This is insane. Great job!!! You guys conquered that slope!!!!

[@joelh6514]

Final product looks great. That mudslide tough 😓

[@mattgordon8071]

Thank you! I will use this to help plan my wall build!

[@pancris0011]

Great work

[@gypsyvanneraddict]

Amazing!!

[@pwinnett222]

That’s rough dealing with that mudslide. There is nothing worse than digging the same soil twice.

[@Xx_eeveemocha_xX]

Hi.. if I try to do retaining wall for my mini garden but it have slope .. should I lay down rock for sand ? I saw people lay rock n sand not sure which one is right … pls help

[@larrydav1d]

I also live in Austin! Do you live in the ‘24? I need to do this as well but the structural engineering costs prevent me from moving forward, did you get a permit?

[@Baetanical]

Yep in the ‘24! We looked into permitting but determined it wasn’t necessary because it was shorter than the requirement. I can’t remember exactly what it is but the city had all the details on their permitting dept. Best of luck!

[@larrydav1d]

Baetanical i knew it was the ‘24! haha. the permit says anything above four feet including footing :O

[@savage_bear_]

this project is on my list and has been for years now. i am deeply afraid after watching this video 🤣🙃😛

[@Baetanical]

I... am not sure I would do this again after watching my own video 😂