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Pros and Cons of Using Electricity for Outdoor Heaters

Technological advancements have been put to work in the patio heating industry, and eco-friendly electric heaters rank among the most efficient and effective ways for home and business owners to extend the season. It wasn’t that long ago that the electric heaters were considered only viable for indoor use. The throw range of yesteryear products was limited to only enclosed spaces. But the ad...

What to Look for in Outdoor Patio Grills

There is a wide range of outdoor patio grills on the market with staggering differences in terms of size, quality, and available accessories. To say doing your due diligence on a new grill is confusing would be a huge understatement. The question homeowners, business decision-makers, and property managers must consider is: What to look for in a gas grill? Answering that question can be more ...

Resist Autumn’s Chill with Residential Outdoor Patio Heaters

British poet Dylan Thomas wrote that we should “not go gentle into that good night,” and homeowners may want to apply that advice about the coming of autumn. After making a substantial investment into creating an outdoor patio, deck, or veranda to enjoy the fresh air, the fall chill will certainly curtail those good nights. But selecting the right natural gas outdoor patio heater can deliver ...

Commercial-Grade Infrared Patio Heaters Drive Restaurant, Hospitality Profits

Creating the perfect outdoor ambiance for customers to enjoy more time on your patio requires strategic planning and design. The walking surface, seating, and décor must meet the expectations of restaurant and hospitality patrons, among others. Those items are easily manageable, whether business owners do it themselves or hire a contractor. But the one thing you have little control over is th...

Tech Advancements, Healthy Food Choices Impact Top Outdoor BBQ Trends

There are unique outdoor grilling trends that take shape each and every year. The shifting trends are often prompted by two things that converge — technological advancements and food choices. The improvements in natural gas grills tend to influence what food options find there way out of the indoor kitchen and on the built-in outdoor gas grills for backyard chefs to prepare. This year has see...

Pros and Cons of Using Natural Gas for Heaters and Grills

Natural Gas (NG) remains the most environmentally friendly non-renewable fuel source that produces zero harmful emissions when used in homes, outdoor heaters, and gas grills. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA), approximately 2.4 trillion cubic feet of NG resides under the country’s surface. The EIA estimates that enough untapped reserves exist to serve American nat...

Don't Wait To Install Commercial-Grade Outdoor Gas Grills

Too often, homeowners limit their outdoor upgrade budgets to early and late spring. But installing commercial-grade outdoor gas grills during the summer and early fall leaves more than enough time for backyard chefs to embrace the day. If you don’t have the top-flight outdoor patio grill you deserve, these are reasons why not to procrastinate any longer.   Reasons To Get An Outdoor Patio Gri...

Declutter Your Outdoor Patio Real Estate with Infrared Heaters Mounted Overhead

Hardworking people like to get a tangible return on investment for home improvements such as verandas, outdoor patios, and open-air porches. Having the ability to grill outdoors and enjoy the fresh air can be wonderful. That, in turn, often prompts people to incorporate some type of heating unit to extend the season and enhance the comfortable use of their outdoor real estate. At some point,...

Infrared Heaters are the Only Viable Option for Outdoor Patios

The next generation technology that has been applied to leading outdoor patio heaters have distanced them from the inefficient open-flame products of yesteryear. Leading infrared space heater manufacturers have embraced the same innovations as other evolving industries. Of course, the alternative is to fall behind in making the quality cutting-edge products that today’s home and business owne...

How To Choose an Outdoor Barbecue Grill for Your Apartment Complex

Property managers are intimately familiar with the need to provide amenities that improve the life experience of residents and foster a sense of community. Outdoor areas need to support activities and leisure time. That’s why many decision-makers incorporate a stainless steel BBQ grill that allows residents to prepare healthy, succulent meals while enjoying the grounds and fresh air. But sel...

Know the Pros and Cons of Using Liquid Propane for Heaters and Grills

Home and business owners seem to have a difficult task when deciding between liquid propane, natural gas or other resources to fuel heaters and grills. Cost, convenience, and the impact on the environment all factor into decision-making. When thinking through the pros and cons of propane fuel, you’ll also need to understand the nature of liquid propane and what makes it different from other ...

Fend off June Gloom with Outdoor Space Heaters

Let’s not kid ourselves, here in (normally) sunny Southern California, the month of June isn’t always the most summery of the summer months. At this time of the year, we’re really just beginning to shrug off the rainy springtime leftovers. Admit it, most of us fall into this trap every year. We get excited, clean up the grill, wipe down the Tiki bar and start making invitations only get caugh...