Building a retaining wall out of pavers is a great way to upcycle old pavers or use up leftovers. You'll want to avoid this ...

One way to control erosion is to build a retaining ... the wall. Then adjust your design to avoid these utilities if needed.

During the spring and summer of 1996, Jamie Dunlop, a student at Princeton University, undertook the modeling of the Theodosian City Walls using Parametric Technology's Pro/ENGINEER software package.

Most design of retaining walls are based on either working stress method (total factor of safety) or limit state method (partial safety factor). The current development of safety in geotechnical ...

Lowe is a lead editor, covering all things related to home improvement and good design ... but retaining wall sizes vary drastically from home to home. It’s important to use measurements ...

Beveled retaining rings are used for endplay take-up; the ring has beveled angle (usually 15°). The beveled angle on the ring mates to a complimentary angle on the groove wall during installation ...

In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential design ... first and foremost, and using wall boards is a great way to also ...

Read on for how to use a stud finder for a worry-free wall-hanging project. Get to know the kind of stud finder you picked up. Is it a magnetic stud finder or does it read the density of the wall?

The Malcolm Wallop Civic Engagement Program in the School of Politics, Public Affairs, and International Studies at the University of Wyoming works in conjunction with university, community college ...

Discover color and its implications for designers and artists, such as the use of color to solve spatial problems. This course also examines color qualities, color harmony, and the way colors interact ...

The glowing works from Siena, now at the Met, are revelatory for their emotional intensity and 24-karat beauty. By Holland Cotter Lisa Schiff acknowledges stealing millions from major collectors ...

Some models monitor the electricity use of the devices plugged into them, too, so you can learn which ones are energy hogs and adjust your usage accordingly. In-wall smart outlets are relatively ...