| As August slides into September, much too soon | | | | to an elegantly decorated stand. |
| for some of us, you might be tempted to say | | | | If you don't have quite so much space, you can |
| "That's it for the summer." Nothing could be | | | | choose table-top outdoor heaters. They work |
| further from the truth! Outdoor heaters come in | | | | much the same as the free-standing ones, look a |
| many different types, and keep the chilly air at | | | | little like table lamps, but are much smaller and |
| bay so that you can enjoy your yard well into the | | | | more affordable forms of patio heaters. Another |
| winter. Depending on where you live, patio | | | | advantage of these patio heaters is that they can |
| heaters might even keep you outdoors and | | | | be moved around easily. If you have many |
| enjoying the fresh air right through into spring! | | | | guests to a party, one table-top outdoor heater |
| Your first step when picking out patio heaters is | | | | per table will ensure that all your visitors are |
| to be sure you're getting a radiant heater. Such | | | | comfortable. |
| outdoor heaters radiate infrared warmth, just like | | | | Outdoor Heaters can be Affixed to Roofs and |
| the sun, and are the best choice for an outdoor | | | | Walls |
| space. The other kind of heater, a convection | | | | When choosing heaters to use outdoors, you are |
| heater, is better for indoor spaces. Now that you | | | | of course not restricted to patio heaters. Versions |
| have that term firmly in mind, it's time to look at | | | | which look like fluorescent strips can be mounted |
| all the different choices of patio and outdoor | | | | above you on a gazebo, trellis or roof. Other |
| heaters. | | | | versions of outdoor heaters are affixed to walls, |
| Patio Heaters come in Free-Standing and | | | | with fancier styles including a bracket-mounted |
| Table-Top Versions. What's best for you? | | | | lantern. Placed correctly, you can keep an entire |
| If you have a larger outdoor space, a | | | | outdoor space warm and ready for use no |
| free-standing patio heater might work for you. | | | | matter how cold it gets. Heavy-duty commercial |
| These heaters look a little like lampposts, and you | | | | outdoor heaters are also available. |
| will often find them on patios at restaurants. | | | | No matter where you live, don't think that the |
| Usually fueled by propane, such patio heaters are | | | | onset of Fall is "it" for outdoor living. Patio heaters |
| efficient to run, warm a large area (if you sit right | | | | can extend your season considerably. Look into |
| next to them you might be too warm!) and come | | | | the options first, and see what types of outdoor |
| in a variety of styles from a simple upright pole | | | | heaters work for you! |