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Spalling brick can become an issue with older buildings if maintenance is not kept up.

Keep the BBQ far enough away from the siding so you don't melt it like here.

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCI) are designed to trip and open a circuit if moisture is introduced (i.e. outdoor faucet) or if an electric device that is plugged in shorts out. This prevents injury (or worse) to the person holding what's plugged in. If you have an older home, there may not be any. Install them everywhere an outlet is within 1 metre of water. If you have them, test them regularly to work the mechanism and ensure they function.