A retaining wall is a functional landscaping feature that holds back soil and reshapes a slope, helping to prevent erosion and reclaim usable space. These walls are often used to create level garden ...

You know that moment when it absolutely pours and you’re standing at the window watching your bank slowly… slide? You go out ...

The second major overhaul of the Capitol in just over a decade will include updated offices and enhanced security, as well as a refurbished Senate chamber finished last year.

The Israeli army is preparing to erect a new separation wall deep inside the occupied West Bank, in what experts warn is a dangerous redesign of Palestinian geography to advance de facto annexation.

For nature enthusiasts, the Lego Botanicals Wildflower Bouquet transforms into a vibrant and lifelike home decor piece once assembled. Crafted from 939 bricks, it features eight different flower ...

Wood heat is one of the few home comforts that still feels elemental–but it rewards discipline. Treat chimney cleaning and ...

The contractor building the border wall in Southern Arizona’s toughest terrain is facing accusations of shoddy work in Texas, adding questions about the company’s competency on top of an ongoing probe ...

A Lake Conroe woman is growing alarmed as a chasm, or what she and legal documents describe as a "sinkhole," beside her waterfront home expands with every rainstorm. For nearly 15 years, Sue Horne has ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Eric's career includes extensive work in both public and corporate accounting with ...