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Lift-Assist Handle on a Legacy Commercial Grill Eases Operation of Grill Hood

A multi-family development landscape architect is routinely tasked with creating attractive outdoor spaces and making common areas accessible to people from all walks of life. Professionals who design commercial properties are required to follow complex state and federal regulations and some revolve around accessibility for persons with disabilities. It's well-known that our valued elders ...

Science Proves Patio Heaters Provide Health & Wellness Benefits to Guests at Resorts, Spas, Eateries

Every day people generally gravitate toward al fresco dining because it simply feels good. The enjoyment of eating fine cuisine at an open-air restaurant seating or a resort’s patio has proven scientific benefits as well. That’s because our affinity for eating outdoors stems from biological responses. But the problem that derails this rich experience is the evening chill and cold weather mont...

Condo, Apartment Residents Starting To Expect Commercial BBQ Grills

People considering moving into apartment complexes and condominiums have grown to expect select amenities such as a commercial BBQ. Backyard grilling has long been a great enthusiasm in North America. No longer restricted to single-family residences, community living property owners and managers are now tasked with delivering a similar quality of life experience. But what has become problemat...

Condos Employ Patio Heating System & Stainless Steel BBQ Grills to Improve Quality of Life Experience

Interest in condominium living continues to trend high as the country experiences a persistent housing shortage and demographic shifts favor community living environments with premium amenities such as patio heating systems and stainless steel BBQ grilling stations. National Public Radio reported the U.S. was upwards of 3.8 million short of meeting 2022 population needs. Single-family home p...

Senior Living Facilities Improve Their Amenities With Patio Grills & Heaters

What makes a senior living facility a place where older adults will want to live? Certainly, a basic level of cleanliness and upkeep is expected. A friendly atmosphere is important. Beyond that, some of the more popular senior residences are those with added resources such as laundry services, transportation services, social events, gathering rooms, and gym facilities. These housing units al...

Keep Comfortable In Your Outdoor Spaces With An Infrared Patio Heater

The best time to get outside and enjoy a patio is when the temperature is just right. But even in the heat of the summer, mornings and evenings can be a bit chilly. An infrared patio heater is best to warm up an outdoor patio when the temperatures are low. Infrared heaters by Infratech are economical, efficient, and easy to use. The technology behind them is clean and comfortable. These heate...

Outdoor Patio Heaters are Part of the New Normal

When families needed to pivot to work-from-home positions, they desired extended use of their decks and patios. And major cities in the Northeast saw lawmakers implement policy changes that centered around outdoor dining. With the economic disruption in retreat, it seems more home and restaurant owners want to employ an outdoor propane heater or natural gas heater to maximize outdoor spaces. ...

Best Grilling Value For Your Money

There was a time when most home grilling was done on charcoal. Many people still use charcoal grills. Their big attraction: is low cost. You can buy them for as little as twenty dollars. Where charcoal grills cost the most are inconvenience, mess, and pour-tasting food. You have to douse the coals with lighter fluid then wait for the flame to die down and the coals to turn white. There’s a l...

How to Select a Community Barbecue for Gathering Spaces

Durable and attractive spaces for barbecuing are desirable amenities in multi-family living situations. Apartment and condominium residents appreciate a dedicated space for grilling so they can cook their burgers, hot dogs, steaks, and more with the distinctive flavor that only comes from cooking outside. What should community planners look for when outfitting commercial bbq spaces? One of t...

Infratech CD & WD Infrared Electric Heaters Get the Job Done

Evening chills and cold weather months reduce the outdoor enjoyment of everyday people. Homeowners either put on heavy sweaters or hoodies as the sun dips below the horizon or retreat to indoor living spaces. And when autumn turns the leaves to rust, decks and patios grow uncomfortable. The same holds true of restaurant owners who begin to lose outdoor seating and generate less revenue as wea...

Unlock You Backyard Grilling Potential

Every backyard patio hopes to be turned into a barbecue patio. The addition of a grill outside fills the air with the savory smells of steaks, burgers, and vegetables. Taking the cooking outside to the patio keeps the kitchen clean and at a comfortable temperature even during the hottest summer days. The process of gathering around the grill to cook is a relaxing experience. But the absolute ...

Warm Up with a Natural Gas Patio Heater

Your backyard patio might just be your happy place. It's a place where you gather with family and friends to share good conversation or maybe a great meal or just some relaxation time. But Mother Nature doesn't necessarily deliver perfect backyard weather all the time. If you want to enjoy your outdoor space when the afternoons cool off or the evenings become chilly, you should add a patio he...