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Issue 27: Impressive Results
Cover Story: Do-It-Yourselfers Accomplishment
Soils &Compaction
Benefits of Blocks
Gone Social
Issue 26: Welcoming Transformation
Cover Story: Total Transformation
Patio Enclosures
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Issue 25: Building For a View
Cover Story: Expanded Backyard
Strong Walls: Using Reinforcement
Building Straight Walls Up a Slope
Issue 24: Get Curvy With It
Cover Story: Get Curvy With Allan Block
Using Curves and Serpentines
Get Ready to Build
Contractors: Promote your project for Free
Issue 23: Landscapes for Outdoor Living
Cover Story: Outdoor Living at its Best
Building Green with Allan Block
Building Walls Made Easy
Issue 22: What Happens to the Water?
Cover Story: Backyard Transformation
Water Management: The War on Water
Ending Walls with Step Downs
Illuminate your Backyard
Issue 21: New Hardscape Ideas
Cover Story: Think Outside the Block
AB Contractors get Rewards
Estimating Tools Make Block Walls Easier
Issue 20:Change it Up with Patterns
Cover Story: Outdoor Living For A Lifetime
Building Walls with Patterns
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Issue 19: Dressing up Your Patio
Cover Story: Using Retaining &Patio Walls
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Issue 18: Making More Space - Terraces
Cover Story: Spruce up the Front Yard
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Issue 17: Managing a Mountain
Cover Story: Tame an Unruly Hillside
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Issue 16: Reatining Wall 101
Cover Story: Renovate with Style
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Issue 15: Bringing Your Mirage to Life
Cover Story: Backyard Oasis
Add Distinction to Your Landscape
Build a Garden Bench
Contractor Rewards for Building Walls
Issue 14: Personalize Your Outdoor Space
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Topping Your Wall with Style
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Issue 13: Roll Out the Red Carpet
Cover Story: Elegant Entryways
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Issue 12: Old Dog - New Tricks
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Issue 11: Creating Curb Appeal
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Issue 10: What to Do With Water
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Issue 9: Makeovers - Backyard Edition
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How Many Blocks? Patterned Walls
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Issue 8: Design and Style with Allan Block
Cover Story: Creating Curb Appeal
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Issue 7: Expanding Horizions - Patio Walls
Cover Story: Designer's Dream
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Style; A Dash of Ashlar
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AB Stone: The Everyday Hero
Contractor Program Reaps Rewards
Commercial on HGTV Launched
Issue 5: And the Winner Is...
Cover Story: Photo Contest Winner
Soil Compaction is a Must
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Contractors: How to Build Business
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Issue 4: Retaining Walls are King of the Hill
Cover Story: Out with the Old in With the New
Segmental Retaining Walls King of the Hill
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Issue 3: Building Strong Walls
Cover Story: Build Strong Walls
Build With AB Reinforcement Grid
Building Stable Walls Just Got Easier
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How to Build a Pattern Wall
Demand for New Design Elements
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Two Sided Walls: AB Courtyard Collection
Issue 1: Stepping Up Your Landscape
Cover Story: Backyard Oasis
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Outdoor Living Trends Create Demand
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Good drainage practices are important in any garden or landscape. Slope foundation beds away from the house. Route the downspouts into the bed and under the wall to a drainage basket or drywell. Redirecting any concentrated water sources above or at the base of a garden wall will ensure that your wall lasts a lifetime.
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