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If you want a low maintenance heat source under a covered patio or somewhere outdoors but close to your house, a patio heater can be a better fit for you than, say, a wood-burning fire pit. There are ...

It used to be that chic outdoor living spaces were only practical in certain climates. But modern conveniences like patio heaters and smokeless fire pits can cut the chill significantly while also ...