We had two big retaining walls to build and concrete block was out of our budget. Using 6x6 landscape timbers is a much more affordable option but the lifespan is less than that of concrete. After a ton of research I was able to come up with the construction plan to help mitigate water damage with drain lines and proper backfill, extending the lifespan, as well as build a structurally sound retaining wall reinforced with deadmen that tie the wall back into the hillside. Full Written Tutorial: https://rogueengineer.com/how-to-build-landscape-timber-retaining-wall/ Materials: 3/4" Crushed Gravel Footing 3 or 4' long 1/2" Rebar Hammer Drill Attachment: https://amzn.to/49wlEUm 6x6 Landscape Timbers Simpson StrongTie 10in Timber Screws: https://www.homedepot.com/p/Simpson-Strong-Tie-0-220-in-x-10-in-T40-6-Lobe-Washer-Head-Strong-Drive-SDWS-Timber-Screw-Exterior-Grade-50-Pack-SDWS221000DB-R50/321563381 4" Perforated Drain Pipe Non-Woven Filter Fabric 3/4" Clean gravel for Backfill 0:00 Excavation & Footing 0:30 First Course 1:09 Drainage Pipe 1:34 Fasteners 2:14 Installing Deadmen 3:33 Cutting and Sealing 4:07 Drainage Fabric & Backfill 5:41 Finished Photos & Outro ------------------------------------------------- SUPPORT ROGUE ENGINEER Buy a shirt: http://bit.ly/rogueSHOP Shop on Amazon: http://bit.ly/rogueAMZN Shop at HomeDepot: http://bit.ly/rogueHD ------------------------------------------------- BE SOCIAL https://www.facebook.com/rogueengineer/ https://www.instagram.com/rogue_engineer/ https://www.pinterest.com/rogue_engineer/