Our evenings can be cold here in New England and we love to dine al fresco. This heater seemed like a solution. Because it sits on the table, it can be positioned right above us rather than off to the side. It was relatively easy to assemble but the lighting directions were confusing. Once the pilot is lit (which took a number of tries initially) you must turn the dial to get the heater unit to light. It does not light with the pilot. The unit throws plenty of heat but burns through a small tank of propane fast. I plan to purchase a larger tank and an adapter so that the tank doesn't need to be changed so often. Otherwise, I can see us using this heater on many chilly evenings.