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| Patio, Creating a Year-round |
| Here are the DIY Basics on creating a year-round patio brought to you by Propane. |
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Your living space doesn't have to stop at the door. Make your porch and patio an enjoyable place to be year-round. This outdoor room may not have walls, but it can have furniture, lighting, heating, even a kitchen (figure A). - Entertain your friends with a grill and cook-top able to handle small or large crowds.
- Propane patio hearths, like fireplaces and fire pits, are easy to install and house a pleasant fire without the mess (figure B).
- You can further extend the life of your patio with a propane patio heater, which can increase the air temperature 10 to 30 degrees within a 20-foot circle (figure C).
- Use portable torch lights for additional atmosphere (figure D).
- Imagine being outside without slapping or spraying for mosquitoes! These mosquito eliminators protect up to an acre of land (figure E).
Living in the great outdoors is more comfortable and enjoyable than ever. Web Extra: - A well-designed outdoor living space adds value to the equity of your home; often returning 100% of its cost.
- Patio heaters are portable, come in many different sizes and have adjustable temperature controls and lights to extend outdoor time.
- Some propane-fueled lights have solar-activated valve controls to reduce gas flow during the day.
Safety Tips: - When the propane cylinder is refilled, have the supplier check for dents, damage, rust or leaks.
- After filling or exchanging, take the cylinder home immediately. Keep the vehicle ventilated and the cylinder valve closed and capped.
- Always use or store cylinders outdoors in an upright position. Do not use, store, or transport cylinders near high temperatures (this includes storing spare cylinders near the grill).
- If you suspect a gas leak, and are able to safely turn off the gas supply valve, do so immediately and call the fire department.
- Do not allow children to tamper or play with propane cylinders or appliances.
- Do not smoke while handling a propane cylinder.
- When not in use, appliance controls should be turned off and cylinder valve closed.
RESOURCES :
Propane Information
Propane: Exceptional Energy®
Website: www.propanecouncil.org
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