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Outdoor Patio Wood Heaters – a Cozy Alternative to Electric

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If you are looking for a practical and beautiful way to transform your backyard into a comfortable living space, outdoor patio wood heaters are a pleasant alternative to electric heating systems.  Wood ovens provide not only warmth, but the attraction of a roaring fire and the ability to cook over the flames, all without raising your gas or electric bill.

If you have decided to use a wood heater for your patio, you can choose from four basic categories of heating devices:

Wood-burning outdoor fireplaces – Extend the comfort of your living room into your porch or patio.  You can build an outdoor fireplace into the wall of your home, into a low wall surrounding your patio, or simply choose a stand-alone model.  Add warmth and atmosphere to your outdoor living space with this unique heating option.

Mexican-style Chimineas – Chimineas are a tradition dating back hundreds of years.  These outdoor wood heaters consist of two parts, a bowl and a chimney-like stem, which give them a unique and attractive appearance.  Great for cooking or for pure heating purposes.

Outdoor Firebowls – Firebowls are a handsome and portable way to heat your patio with wood.  Toast marshmallows over the flames or simply enjoy the extra warmth on a chilly evening.

Permanent Firepits – Build a stone- or brick-lined fire pit into your patio design for a safe and inexpensive way to keep yourself and your guests.  Relax next to the crackling flames and enjoy the scent of the aromatic wood.

Wood heaters are an affordable way to keep your patio warm on chilly nights, while simultaneously adding to the atmosphere of your outdoor living area.  Whether you are striving to create an outdoor great room or just to have a quick and easy alternative to cooking over your grill, wood burning patio heaters are a great choice.

Outdoor Gas Fireplaces – Add a Magical Touch to Your Yard or Garden

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Since time immemorial, people have enjoyed sitting outside around a roaring fire.  There are few activities that are more relaxing than watching the dancing flames while surrounded by darkness, the warmth of the fire driving off the chill evening air.  Now, outdoor gas fireplaces allow you to enjoy all of the advantages of a roaring campfire, without the attendant risks or hassle of dealing with open flames.

Outdoor fireplaces come in a variety of formats to add a cozy ambiance to your outdoor living space while fitting your individual style.  Give an elegant flair to your porch or patio with a traditional-looking fireplace built into the outside wall of your home, or choose a contemporary look with a free-standing adobe chimney with your choice of fireplace built in.

If you prefer a rugged look for your outdoor fireplace, select a gas fire pit that mimics the look of a campfire, without the heavy smoke of burning logs.  Surrounding the fire pit with rocks or bricks to match your outdoor décor makes the gas fire pit fit right into your landscaping style.  And best of all, you can even cook or toast marshmallows and hotdogs right over the flames.

Gas fireplaces for outdoor spaces can be installed using your home’s natural gas lines, or portable, running on propane gas.  This means that you have the flexibility to choose how permanent your fireplace structure will be.

Furthermore, installing a gas fireplace is a solid investment in your home.  Studies have shown that outdoor fireplaces are much more frequently used than their indoor counterparts, and that they significantly increase the market value of your home.

Even if you live in a city, there is no reason to forego the pleasure of enjoying your own fire on a fine evening, thanks to outdoor gas-burning fireplaces.  Add warmth, conviviality, and magic to your garden or patio area with this creative decorating idea.

Five Must-Have Outdoor Fireplace Accessories

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A fireplace is a great addition to any back yard, adding an instant touch of sophistication and beauty, as well as the practical benefits of extra warmth and a good place to cook.  However, a fireplace alone won’t be of much use to you if you don’t have the right tools to use it properly.

 

Here are five of the most useful outdoor fireplace accessories for new owners to purchase:


Fire Screen
Fire screens are important accessories for the safety of your outdoor fireplace, as well as having a practical purpose.  They prevent logs from rolling out of the fireplace, keep down the amount of soot and cinders that escape the fire to swirl around the air, and prevent accidents such as a loose piece of clothing coming too close to the flames.  Plus, they look pretty, too!

Grills and Rotisseries
Cooking over your outdoor fireplace will be both easier and more fun if you have the right kinds of grills to work with the meals you want to serve.  Consider a rotisserie for tender, juicy grilled chicken, rib racks for that delectable barbeque taste, or a sandwich cooker for the perfect hamburger.

Outdoor Fireplace Tools
To create, maintain, and clean up after the perfect fire, you need to have the right tools for the job.  Long tongs and a poker to position logs, a bellows to fan the flames, and a shovel to empty the ashes are a few of the tools that you’ll need to work with your outdoor fireplace effectively.

Chimney Caps
Drafts can cause a good fire to belch flames and soot, and water in your chimney can extinguish one altogether.  Keep your outdoor fire in prime condition with a chimney cap to keep out wind, dirt, and rain.

Fireplace Covers
Protect your outdoor fireplace when it is not in use with a sturdy fireplace cover.  You can add years of life to your backyard fire pit with this simple precaution.

Electric Patio Heaters: Bring the Party Outside

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Why do people love to entertain and host parties outdoors? If you ask this question of a dozen people their answers for the most part would likely focus on how much easier it is to have a party outside rather than indoors. There is less mess to clean up, it’s less crowded, and you can invite more guests than you would be able to if the party was inside. But if you plan to host a party in the evening, it could be quite chilly and uncomfortable to entertain outdoors. Electric patio heaters, though, can warm things up for you and your guests.

There are several different types of patio heaters. You can choose from freestanding heaters, mobile heaters, in ground, tabletop heatersor ceiling and wall mounted heaters. The type of heater you choose will primarily depend on your space, heating needs and budget. By far the least expensive of these options are the table top heaters. Mobile heaters are also less expensive than the other options.

The most expensive type of electric heater used to be the wall and ceiling mounted heater. Averaging at about $1,000, these heaters were best chosen if you used the outdoor space for entertaining often or if you use it commercially. However, prices have dropped dramatically and you can now find these types of heaters at realistic costs. So if a wall-mounted heater will work best for your space as far as placement and heat distribution are concerned,  then you will certainly be able to pick one up that suits your budget..

If you like to move or rearrange your outdoor entertainment area, it might be best to stick with more mobile options such as the table-top heater or freestanding heater. Both of these heaters put out a great deal of heat and can be easily moved to where the warmth is needed most.

As you can see, there are many outdoor electric heating choices and really no reason for you to continue bringing the party indoors on chilly nights. With an electric outdoor patio heater you can entertain outdoors comfortably well into the cooler months

For Year-Round Warmth, Choose an Endless Summer Outdoor Heater

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For many years, an Endless Summer outdoor heater was the mark of a high-end commercial establishment.  These powerful and attractive patio heaters allowed businesses such as restaurants to keep their popular outdoor seating areas open far later into the season.

Today, however, you don’t have to be a large company to enjoy safe and powerful year-round heating for your backyard or patio.  Uniflame offers a line of affordable Endless Summer heaters designed for the private residence.  Available online or from mass marketers such as Amazon, Walmart and Sam’s Club, these handsome outdoor heaters often cost less than $200.

For that small investment, you can totally transform the usefulness of your outdoor living space.  An Endless Summer heater can raise the ambient temperature by up to 30°F in a 20-foot radius around itself.  That means you can enjoy balmy temperatures in the 70’s, even when the air outside your circle of warmth is barely above freezing.  Enjoy barbeques, fresh air, companionable chats, and the relaxation of sipping a drink on your back porch, all year round.

With fuel prices rising every year, you will be glad to hear that Endless Summer heaters are highly economical.  They utilize an efficient liquid propane tank, which means that your electricity bills won’t rise, and you won’t have to worry about running an extension cord out to your patio.  At the same time, liquid propane means that you won’t have to worry about keeping firewood on hand, or the smoke disturbing your neighbors.

Of course, safety is always an issue with any kind of outdoor heater.  That is why Endless Summer models come equipped with an automatic shut-off feature.  If your heater is in danger of falling, it will turn itself off to prevent a fire hazard.

If enjoying your patio all year round sounds like a dream come true, a safe and powerful Endless Summer heater is an excellent choice.  View our excellent selection to find the right model for your outdoor living space today.

Tips for Building Your Own Outdoor Firepit

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Would you like to have the atmosphere and convenience of having an outdoor firepit for warmth and cooking, without the cost of purchasing one pre-made?  If so, the good news is that building your own custom firepit is both easy and rewarding.  However, getting started with fire pit building can be daunting if you have never done it before.  Here are the basic planning steps that you’ll need to follow to enjoy the warmth of an outdoor fire in your own back yard.

1. Decide what type of firepit you want.

An outdoor fire pit can burn wood, use a propane gas tank, or be attached to your home’s natural gas lines.  Your choice of fuel will influence many factors, from the placement of your pit to the designs that will work best for you, so it’s a good idea to make this decision early.

2. Scope out a site for your fire pit.

Your next step will be to decide where you will want to build.  Outdoor fire pits are permanent structures, so you’ll want to choose well.  Pick a place that is a safe distance away from flammable structures and foot traffic in your yard.  You’ll also want to choose a spot that has room for people to sit around the campfire and enjoy its warmth.  Before you get your heart set on a particular location, check with your local fire department to find out what laws and ordinances in your area apply.

3. Get inspired.

Firepits come in a wide variety of styles and materials.  In order to ensure that your hard work results in a pit enhances the atmosphere of your backyard or patio area, look over a wide variety of choices to pick the design that most inspires you.  Design magazines, home television shows, outdoor living books, and internet sites are excellent sources of inspiration.

Once you have a plan in mind, building your own firepit is an affordable way to raise home values and to increase your own enjoyment of your outdoor living area.

 

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