If you are looking for a new alternative way for room heating then you might want to try vent-free room heaters. They use either propane or natural gas and they are dirt cheap. This would make a great gift for any guy and with these dirt cheap heaters is a great option for any garage, any low heated rooms, pretty much anywhere you want an alternative heat source. Take a look at the several different heaters they have and find one you like. They have a real nice diamond plate black one that I think I want to get it. Check them out.