From: peterwieck33@gmail.com   
      
   A Vestibule, by definition, may be isolated - it is a weather break between   
   the inside and the outside. Its size is determined by the need, and it may be   
   large or small. And, technically, it may be anywhere in a building that   
   requires an "airlock"    
   function. Anti-chambers, anti-rooms and similar are typically larger, and may   
   serve additional functions such as including a secretary, guard or aide.    
      
   A veranda is a side porch without direct access to the front or back of the   
   house, and serves as a private sitting area. A similar location with access tp   
   the front or back would be a 'front porch' or 'back porch' respectively.   
   Verandas and porches may    
   be up a step or two, but if they are raised up a full floor (or more), they    
   are balconies. A sitting area at-grade is called a Patio.    
      
   So, our main house has a Patio, Back Porch, Veranda and Vestibule. Our summer   
   house has a Balcony, upper deck, lower deck, and a small deck creek-side we   
   have nicknamed "the dock". The latter is set on ground screws to avoid   
   disturbing the creek bank.     
   No digging, and it will withstand high water.    
      
   My wife, being from Virginia, is fully versed on the fine differences between   
   Porches and Verandas. And also the many versions of Y'all.    
      
   Peter Wieck   
   Melrose Park, PA   
      
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