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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Alex David

Fire pits vs patio heaters – an expert designer reveals which is best for your space

A two-panel image demonstrating fire pits vs patio heaters, a fire pit in a yard at night and a patio heater on a patio at twilight.

Fire pits are just the thing as we head into fall and winter. They offer a cozy, festive place for the family to gather on cold nights.

However, even the best fire pits aren't perfect. They can be inefficient, smoky, and messy. The result is that many of us are turning to patio heaters as a faster and cleaner way to heat our patios.

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