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.