Wall in Backyard

 We started taking down the tipping wall in the backyard. We have thought of many different ideas on how to work with this area but after analyzing our finances, we decided to work with what we have and to do the work ourselves. This means taking down the wall block by 85lb block to see what is behind it.

 Then, we laid down landscape fabric throughout the back area. Gravel that was behind the wall was then transported and leveled out. Eventually, these areas will be covered in pavers.

 There is a large concrete block up above that we are scared of undermining so great care was taken to re-enforce with rebar and to keep as much soil in its place as possible. We also have to rebuild the wall in stages so we aren't taking out too much at once.

 There is a drain that runs behind the wall and we are building a French drain between the house and garage to help water flow away from the house foundation and into the yard areas. We have a lot of gravel and hopefully water isn't an issue but since we live in the rainiest area of the country, we are over preparing.