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CHILL, BUT NOT CHILLY Heaters keep porches comfortably cozy by LIS KING
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f late, we have learned to love our porches more than ever. This is the spot where we have sought refuge from at-home work and Zooming, and it has been nice to connect with neighbors also heading outdoors to their own porches or patios, or simply out for a walk. So it comes as no surprise that the porch is now listed as one of the top features wanted by homeowners. The only thing that might mar an evening on a porch is nippy weather, but, thankfully, technology has stepped in and an array of heaters is now available. They
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can be built-ins, freestanding or ceilingmounted, and the three fuel types are natural gas, propane and electric. Justin Elkins, a Home Depot merchant associate, confirms that sales of outdoor heaters have risen sharply during the pandemic. “Today’s homeowners look for ways to extend use of their outdoor spaces,” he said. “They want to host social events, gather safely, or just generally escape the indoors for a while. Those outdoor heaters are an important part of that goal.”
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