Well, we're planning a little sleepover for Nicklaus, my son, tomorrow night and I have the feeling that with the temps in the 20-30 degree range I'm going to have a gaggle of pre-pubescent boys in my house tomorrow. How cool would it be if we had an outdoor leisure umbrella heater? Instead of all of them coming in here they could be huddled around this compact, OUTSIDE, heat source? I also think you should check out the Gas Logs section. I love my fireplace, but it is quite messy and I think that Gas Logs may be an option for next winter. I think the outdoor leisure umbrella heater is well worth the investment. I just wish I'd seen it sooner...and had it here for tomorrow!!