This tutorial teaches how to fix a leaning retaining wall and save money. The John Deere 2038r compact tractor makes this project easy. Check out @Bill Burkhart's YouTube channel, Today in Iowa, for more how-to videos on maintaining your property.

This tutorial has links to other videos showcasing retaining wall repairs using the John Deere 2038r tractor. The video covers using shims, leveling blocks, lifting blocks safely, and backfilling with rock and dirt.

You'll save money by doing it yourself, and the final chapter includes shoutouts and a breakdown of the project savings. Start your journey to becoming a do-it-yourselfer today.

Here are links to other videos showing more retaining wall repairs using the John Deere 2038r.
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Chapters
0:00 Project review
0:50 Using shims
2:06 Stack and level blocks
2:53 Lifting safely
4:07 Using forks to lift blocks
5:09 Installing rock backfill
6:30 Lifting blocks with forks
7:50 Backfilling 1" clean rock
8:20 Backhoe thumb used
9:25 Cold chisel used
12:25 Shoutouts
12:50 Backfill with dirt and grading with the bucket
14:32 Final project review
14:58 Project savings