Patio Heaters and Other Outdoor Heaters Can Keep Jack Frost at Bay

As August slides into September, much too soonto an elegantly decorated stand.
for some of us, you might be tempted to sayIf you don't have quite so much space, you can
"That's it for the summer." Nothing could bechoose table-top outdoor heaters. They work
further from the truth! Outdoor heaters come inmuch the same as the free-standing ones, look a
many different types, and keep the chilly air atlittle like table lamps, but are much smaller and
bay so that you can enjoy your yard well into themore affordable forms of patio heaters. Another
winter. Depending on where you live, patioadvantage of these patio heaters is that they can
heaters might even keep you outdoors andbe 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 isper table will ensure that all your visitors are
to be sure you're getting a radiant heater. Suchcomfortable.
outdoor heaters radiate infrared warmth, just likeOutdoor Heaters can be Affixed to Roofs and
the sun, and are the best choice for an outdoorWalls
space. The other kind of heater, a convectionWhen choosing heaters to use outdoors, you are
heater, is better for indoor spaces. Now that youof course not restricted to patio heaters. Versions
have that term firmly in mind, it's time to look atwhich look like fluorescent strips can be mounted
all the different choices of patio and outdoorabove you on a gazebo, trellis or roof. Other
heaters.versions of outdoor heaters are affixed to walls,
Patio Heaters come in Free-Standing andwith 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, aoutdoor 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 yououtdoor 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 areonset of Fall is "it" for outdoor living. Patio heaters
efficient to run, warm a large area (if you sit rightcan extend your season considerably. Look into
next to them you might be too warm!) and comethe options first, and see what types of outdoor
in a variety of styles from a simple upright poleheaters work for you!