Could your steep Bay Area backyard be more than just a landslide risk waiting for the next atmospheric river? You likely see that vertical slope as...
During the record-breaking atmospheric rivers of January 2024, many homeowners on the Peninsula watched the saturated soil on their steep lots with...
A plain concrete retaining wall can drag down your home's curb appeal by as much as 7% according to landscape value studies. For many homeowners in...
Last Tuesday, a homeowner in San Jose watched a city inspector post a red "Stop Work" notice on their half-finished backyard project. It's a...
During the heavy 2024 winter storms, several Redwood City homeowners watched their sloped yards migrate toward their neighbors' property lines. It's...
Imagine waking up after a heavy 3-inch rainstorm to find your tiered backyard has shifted 2 inches closer to your patio. For many homeowners on the...
During the January 2023 Atmospheric Rivers, California received over 32 trillion gallons of rain in less than three weeks. For homeowners on sloped...
In the hills of Redwood City, the ground beneath your feet isn't just dirt; it's a moving force that exerts roughly 45 pounds of pressure per cubic...
Last spring, a homeowner in San Mateo realized that over 35 percent of their backyard was completely unusable due to a steep slope and poor drainage...
Last January, a homeowner in San Mateo watched as a 10 foot section of their backyard hillside began to bulge after just three days of heavy rain....
