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Getting the most from your outdoor space

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Getting the most from your outdoor space

Date: 02/12/2018 | Source: http://www.bobvila.com

Your cottage's outdoor space doesn't have to look like the picture above in the winter! Radiant heat installed underneath your patio can melt that snow away in no time! Many restaurants with winter-friendly patios use radiant heat. Bobvila said, "Homeowners, too, can put this thermal-boosting technology to work for them in winter months, transforming their outdoor living spaces into serene winter retreats. And it’s not just for patios: Underfoot radiant technology can be used to keep walkways, steps, and even driveways snow- and ice-free all winter long." 

How To: Enjoy Your Outdoor Space Year-Round

If you’re lucky enough to have an outdoor space for entertaining, your patio probably gets a lot of use in the summer and early autumn, but that’s only half the year. Once the mercury drops and the snowflakes begin to fly, most homeowners quickly cover their outdoor furniture and roll their grills into storage sheds. Indeed, one of the more frustrating aspects of having a patio is dealing with it during those long winter months of disuse, when keeping it clear of snow and ice is often more trouble than it’s worth. The good news is, it doesn’t have to be this...

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