Not everybody can endure the cold outdoor conditions at night. While you can wrap a blanket around yourself when you're out in the patio in the middle of the night, you can't do so with visitors present in your home. They also need to feel comfortable and you simply couldn't raid your closet and hand out every piece of blanket that you own. It would be extremely comfortable to hold beverages and eat sumptuous feasts with all the fabric getting in the way. Besides, you're hosting dinner parties and not a relief operation for the needy. If you want an efficient blanket of heat in your outdoor areas then you have to invest in a propane patio heater.

A propane patio heater is a handy piece of equipment you can put in your outdoor space. A typical propane heater can warm up an area of up to 18-ft. diameter range. This is enough to provide a comfortable heat for small gatherings that you have in your home. If you have to host a huge dinner party then you may be required to add more.

There are two possible choices for propane heaters in terms of style. There can be a free-standing unit or a table-top one. Table-top heaters are great especially if you are hosting family dinners in a long table. But if you have so many guests around and have to provide multiple tables and chairs for everybody then incorporating a free-standing unit can be useful for this event to provide heat to a wider area.

The propane patio heater, aside from affording a heat source in the outdoors, can also serve as a decorative piece. It looks totally chic to see tall free-standing units glowing on the top. Their unique frames and glossy finishes can also be a fascinating thing to watch.

When placing this type of patio heater outdoors, it is important to think about safety. You should place these units in a flat and stable surface. Also, avoid placing them near flammable decorative materials and fixtures to avoid unnecessary fires and accidents.