Was setting bricks for a foundation wall and the string just gave way... Now I'm rechecking every course from the start.
I was putting up a small garden wall and didn't pack down the dirt well enough. After some rain, the whole section moved and bricks came loose. Had to tear it all out and begin again from scratch. Don't cut corners on base work like I did. A little extra time there saves a huge headache later.
I've built a few like this and they're holding up fine after seasons. Is the extra step really needed for low projects?