exterior of a house
View of a house on its site with the components of its exterior structure.
vegetable garden
Plot of land for growing edible plants.
garden path
Walkway bordered by plants.
dormer window
Small window built into the roof of a structure to let in light.
border
Garden trimming the side of a structure or pathway.
fence
Barrier made of aligned wooden planks to demarcate a lot.
ornamental tree
Tree planted for decorative purposes.
gable
Upper triangular section of a wall supporting the sides of the roof.
gable vent
Opening in the side of a gable for ventilation.
gutter
Open pipe at the bottom of the roof collecting rainwater and channeling it to the downspout.
downspout
Vertical pipe through which rainwater flows.
garage
Structure used for parking vehicles.
shed
Structure used for storing garden equipment.
grade slope
Inclination joining two different levels of the lot.
property line
patio
Outdoor area adjacent to the house that is often paved and adapted for ourdoor dining.
flower bed
Grouping of flowers and decorative shrubs.
porch
Covered part of a house entrance protecting the door and people from the elements.
skylight
Window protruding through the roof to ventilate and illuminate the room below.
hedge
Bushes planted in a row to demarcate a lot.
sidewalk
Pedestrian walkway bordering a street.
driveway
roof
House covering that protects it from the elements; it rests on the frame.
chimney pot
Topmost part of the chimney; it is covered by a piece of metal.
chimney
Part of the heating system that protrudes from the roof.
lightning rod
Metal spike attached to the roof; it protects the house by conducting lightning to the ground.
basement window
Opening in the wall of the bottom floor to let in light and air.
steps
Outdoor staircase ending in a landing that leads to the house entrance.
cornice
Extended section of a roof protecting the wall from rain.
lawn
Land covered by short thick grass requiring regular mowing.
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