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…shapes and prolong their lifespans. Wrap outside faucets with covers to prevent water damage…
…secured. Learn more about securing a metal railing. Tools and Machinery Bring all…
…switch plates on exterior walls to reduce outside airflow. Learn more about home sealing…

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…first glance, the Hammonds' outside sitting area appears to be part…
…decided to hold off installing the railing posts, railing, and decking until the house…
…seacoast. The decks 4x4-inch railing posts are spaced 6-feet apart…

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…a space just for your child. Look Outside for Other Hidden Opportunities Another…
…he says. I made a little deck with railing and stairs on the back half, and I added…
…little telephone system from the inside to outside using 3/4-inch copper pipe with a…

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…You may initially think the best place for your deck is right outside the kitchen or dining room, but if it's in perpetual shade…
…growing room within the deck opening and your plan includes a railing or built-in bench seating around the opening to prevent accidents…

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…level and free of ice and snow. If you have a bad patch of sidewalk, contact the local municipality to determine who is responsible…
…your guests and keep dogs safely fenced or restrained when outside. Pools, hot tubs. Check for local ordinance requirements…

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… Winter - You may be familiar with wind chill. If the outside temperature is 10 degrees F (-12 degrees C) and the wind…
…shrubs to shade a patio or driveway. Plant a hedge to shade a sidewalk. Build a trellis for climbing vines to shade a patio area…

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…your alternate escape route. Designate A Meeting Place Outside and Take Attendance Designate a meeting location away from…
…under a specific tree or at the end of the driveway or front sidewalk to make sure everyone has gotten out safely and no one will…

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