This Retaining Wall Failed—It Almost Took My Deck With It

After a stretch of torrential rain, my retaining wall started to fail—and it was putting my deck at serious risk. Instead of waiting for things to get worse, I decided to tear it down and rebuild it the right way. In this video, I walk through the process of rebuilding the retaining wall to properly support the load and prevent future failure. This was a big project, but one that needed to be done before it turned into a much bigger problem. If you’re dealing with drainage issues, retaining walls, or structural concerns around your home, this might help you avoid the same situation. Buzzed Builds—build it, break it, improve it… one buzz at a time.