Retaining walls are an essential part of holding back dirt and preventing erosion. Check out this video to see how you can build a retaining wall from railroad ties and use it to prevent erosion on your hill.
Materials needed. I highly recommend purchasing 3 drill bits. You're very likely to break one or two.
Railroad Ties
Contact the local railroad office or go to Menards
12 Inch Nail
https://ebay.us/qcWk9R
Pilot Bit For Spikes - 3/8" x 16" Paddle Bit
https://ebay.us/37PlOc
Pilot Bit For Spikes - 3/8" x 18" Spiral Bit
https://ebay.us/ooP9fR
1/2 Inch Rebar
https://ebay.us/2emJS3
3/4 Inch Rebar
Check your local Menards, Fleet Farm, Home Depot, Lowes, etc.
Pilot Bit For 3/4" Rebar - 5/8" x 16" Paddle Bit
https://ebay.us/jSZdkp
Pilot Bit For 3/4" Rebar - 5/8" x 18" Spiral Bit
https://ebay.us/atl5M7
8lb Sledge Hammer
https://ebay.us/ZPFIKt
3lb Hammer
https://ebay.us/9z34P3
Round Spade Shovel
https://ebay.us/UEjcMN
Pick Axe
https://ebay.us/Hf6T9b
Hammer Drill
https://ebay.us/bZZMqp
Better Hammer Drill
https://ebay.us/9CSJFI
8 Amp Corded Drill
https://ebay.us/DCvX8V
50 Foot Extension Cord
https://ebay.us/BbeOTd
Leather Work Gloves
https://ebay.us/HPw3CB
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