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As you know, there is an energy tax credit for all wood and pellet burning fireplaces, stoves, and fireplace inserts until December 31. When you buy, you receive a tax credit of up to $300. Certainly it isn’t as much as last year, but if you are thinking of adding a new pellet or wood burning stove, fireplace or insert to your home, take advantage of it.

Get a federal tax credit for installing a new pellet or wood burning stove, insert or fireplace. The credit from the Federal Government is up to $300. But you can save up to $600. By taking advantage of the Tax Credit, you can actually get twice the credit at West Sport. We’ve made the energy credit twice as good. But you need to buy before December 31, 2011.

At West Sport, we’ll match your tax credit on any pellet or wood burning stove, fireplace or fireplace inserts. So you can get up to a $600 tax credit on any product that qualifies!

Take advantage now! Contact West Sport in Sudbury for help in choosing your new stove, fireplace or fireplace insert.

Were you cold when you lost your power during last weekend’s storm? Not anymore. When you have a wood burning stove or insert you do not need electricity to stay warm. And now, when you buy a wood stove you get instant cash back! You could save up to $700.

Hearthstone is offering an instant rebate up to $400 on Wood Stoves and fireplace inserts. Combine that with the federal tax credit of up to $300 and you could save $700. Stay warm through the next storm with a Hearthstone wood stove or fireplace insert.

Wood burning stoves and inserts are a beautiful addition to any home.  But when the power goes out, wood burning fires remove the stress, they keep you warm when there is no electricity and you can enjoy relaxing with your family in front of the soft light.  

There are residents in Sudbury, Lexington, and Concord who still have no electricity or who just got it back. Don’t be left in the cold, enjoy a wood stove or a wood burning fireplace insert, and enjoy it even more with instant cash back. Contact West Sport for more information on the Hearthstone Fall Sales Event.

When you are looking for a stove or insert for your fireplace, you need to ask a lot of questions. Let’s face it, it is an investment and a stove or insert is not something your replace regularly.

Ask yourself some questions: why do you want a new wood or gas stove or insert? Are you trying to create ambience, add heat, or provide a focal point to your room and décor?

What kind of fuel will suit your lifestyle? Wood, pellets, or gas? How often are your home, and how often do you think you will use the new wood stove or gas insert?

Believe it or not, all of these questions lead us to different types of products or to the same product but a different manufacturer.
 
At West Sport in Sudbury, you are not a number. We take into consideration your home, your needs, and your lifestyle. We live and work in your community and we consider you our neighbors. It's important to us that you leave here satisfied that you made the right decision in choosing your wood, gas or pellet product.

Read our testimonials and see if you should come to see us. Contact West Sport for your home heating or home décor needs.

See what Tracy and Darcy had to say about shopping at our shop:

Thank-you for making our shopping experience so pleasant. My friend and I went to two other stores before we found yours. You were the first people who seemed interested in helping us make the right choice to solve our unique heating dilemma. We are looking forward to receiving our new wood stove.
         - Tracy M. and Darcy L., Natick, MA

In this economy there's not much leftover spending money, backyards are the vacation of choice for many. Just open the door and there you are!

How to make your backyard a relaxing and fun refuge? The experts say good lighting, fire pits and good seating and/or dining spaces are essential. Don't forget the grill.

Making the backyard a fun place to relax will cost some money, but it will always be there, so it is an investment.

Is there space in the backyard for a mini-kitchen? A complete outdoor grilling area where you can cook a full meal is the new hot item in homes; entertaining and cooking while you and your family and friends are enjoying your wonderful backyard. 

How about patio furniture? For a comfortable outdoor space, get rid of the old folding patio chairs. OutdoorSeating that is comfortable, and that you like, not seating that is on sale, is important if this is to be your new vacation spot. Buy patio furniture that is waterproof and won't need sanding and staining or painting on a regular basis.

Even some summer evenings can get cool so fire pits are a great investment. There's nothing like a controlled fire in your backyard to enjoy on a regular basis. An in Massachusetts, gas fire pits are easy work and they extend your summer into the cooler nights of fall.

If you need help deciding what will work for your space, visit us at The Fireplace and Grill Shop at West Sport, conveniently located near Natick, Framingham and Marlborough. We can help you with ideas and design, and we’ll come to your home to measure too.

We know it’s hot and it’s summer, but soon enough you’ll be thinking about heating your home again. It is time to start thinking about alternative home heating solutions while no one else is. While your thinking about it, consider a Hearthstone Stove.

Buying a Hearthstone wood, gas or pellet stove is a fuel smart investment. To reward your decision, Hearthstone and West Sport in Sudbury are giving you a $300 off the price of qualifying hearthstone products to use toward your first fuel bill.

Buy some fuel; wood , pellet or gas, on US! Fuel your burning desire for alternative heat in your home. Combat high heating bills this coming winter by purchasing a Hearthstone wood burning, gas or pellet fueled stove.

Receive $300 instant credit on the purchase of qualifying stoves. Manchester and Herritage Pellet stoves are included in this offer. This offer is available from June 24 through August 30, 2011. Stop by and see us today.

The Fireplace and Grill Shop at West Sport is having an end of season clearance sale! Floor models must go in order to make room for the new stock that is arriving daily! Come on in and take a look at what we have at unbelievable discount prices. Gas stoves and wood stoves, as well as gas fireplaces and truly gorgeous electric fireplaces are all available at unbelievable discounts.

We have some truly spectacular electric fireplaces to sell. You have to see them to believe them. But these electric fireplaces are better than you think. Our Celsi Electric Wall Hanging Fireplace brings style and innovation to your home. It is the most realistic electric fireplace on the market and puts out 5000 BTU’s of heat! Our Napoleon Wall hanging fireplace is great for any room, including the kitchen or bedroom. This fireplace looks like a piece of art. But we also are showing a Napoleon built in electric fireplace which is excellent for any room. This fireplace has a clean face that looks great in both a mantel or drywall installation.

At West Sport we take your home comfort seriously and we are constantly investigating new and improved products. Come on in and see our new stock and the fireplaces and stoves that must go.

Spring is a week away and daylight savings has arrived. The days are getting longer and the evenings are brighter. It is time to start thinking about gas grills. For the outdoor BBQ enthusiast, watching this time of year approach is like waiting for your favorite holiday as a kid. But, you must have the right grill for all your grilling needs.

There are quite a bit of products to choose from, and various features on all the different products. Gas grills can run on propane tanks or be hooked up to your home’s natural gas line. With so many products and features, we thought we’d take some time to help you out. But of course, you can stop in and let us help you decide what you are looking for too.

Firstly, know what you are looking for in a grill, including the different accessories. What do you want it to be able to do? Do you want a side burner? Do you want a rotisserie option? How big do you want it to be, and how much space do you have? Will you be grilling all kinds of meats or just burgers and hot dogs? Keep in mind that enameled cast iron grates and burners are often recommended by grill experts.

Now, when you are considering the size of the grill, you want to make sure that you not only check the over-all size, but the BTU’s as well. BTU is the way of measuring the size of the cooking area. Lower BTU means less space, while higher BTU means more space. So if you're planning on grilling for multiple people, you'd be better off with the grill with the higher BTU.

At West Sport in Sudbury, we have a large selection of gas grills and everything gas grill related. From portable gas grills to top of the line, chef’s choice grills and everything in between, we can certainly help you create the backyard grilling experience you are looking for. We carry products from the top gas grill and smoker manufacturers on the market, with the customer service and expertise you have come to expect and should demand. And we offer free assembly and delivery on all the grills we sell.  Contact us!

Wood burning fireplaces, inserts and stoves are all great ways to supplement - or even replace - the usual gas- and oil-fired furnaces we use to heat our homes. With our record breaking snow and cold that we have been having many of you have burned a few cords of wood this winter. Burning wood is very environmentally sound, but then the question arises, after cleaning your stove and removing the ashes with your ash bucket, what to do with the ashes? At West Sport in Sudbury, we have a couple of suggestions. Of course, you need a metal receptacle to store the ashes in first.

Has your dog been skunked? Well, rub a couple handfuls into his or her coat, this neutralizes the lingering odor. Their coat color may be a bit different, but it is worth it to get the smell to go away.

If you have been painting near the driveway or walkways, and you’ve got paint spatters, drop a handful of ash into the wet paint and rub it around with your boot or shoe.

This blends the color into the concrete. Keep a can of ashes handy when you’re painting near the driveway or walks.

Before the organic mix is applied to soil, Ashes enhance soils potassium content; sprinkle some ashes into your organic mix before you add it to the soil. But don’t over-do it. Ashes raise the soil’s alkalinity, so avoid using them around acid-loving rhododendrons, azaleas and junipers.

This spring spread some ashes evenly around garden beds, ash repels slugs and snails. Dusted over growing plants, it keeps beetles and caterpillars at bay. But keep in mind that you need to re-apply; ashes will wash off in the rain.

Wood ashes add traction, and the dark color absorbs solar heat to melt ice without hurting the soil, pavement or concrete underneath.

Now that winter is here have you found that you have a room in your home that just is not warm enough? With the electric heaters from Comfort Furnace, this no longer is an issue. Comfort Furnace is an attractive electric furnace that is both safe and efficient. It costs less than a coffee maker to run this electric space heater (less than $1 a day)! And, by using infrared heat, like the sun, it is more effective than the traditional electric heater. Unlike most heaters that provide uneven hot spots, the heat from a Comfort Furnace surrounds you–no matter where you are in the room. It heats the air through infrared heating elements.

The result is an even, soft heat that is normally balanced between the floor and ceiling by no more than a few degrees difference. Because of today’s spiraling gas, oil, propane, and other energy costs, The Comfort Furnace will pay for itself in no time, and it is designed to last 15-20 years. But this electric heater also promotes healthier, cleaner air. Comfort Furnace heaters destroy bacteria, virus, mold, mildew and other organic organisms that cause respiratory distress, colds and flu’s. They are the perfect heating source for your home. And, it is a safe source of localized heat that cannot burn or harm your pets, children, or furniture.

But even better, the comfort furnace is attractive. Invite people over to and see if they can spot your new Comfort Furnace which looks more like an end table. Unlike the dangerous and inefficient space heaters of the past, it looks exactly like a piece of furniture. Which means this more efficient and effective way to heat your home can match your décor as well. So if you have a refinished basement that just is not warm enough, or a tucked away home office where the heat does not travel too, no worries, West Sport in Sudbury has the answer. Located near Framingham, Marlborough, and Wayland, visit or call us today.

Ventless gas fireplaces literally do not have any venting which makes it a little more economical to install. Homeowners love the practicality of this heating device because it only requires propane or natural gas and the air circulating in the room where the unit is to be used. Not to mention, you get to enjoy a roaring fire at the touch of a button! No mess or fuss.

This type of fireplace can produce enough BTUs to be considered an alternative or secondary heating source. It can efficiently heat a room, and you'll find there are a wide variety of styles and designs that look just like a traditional fireplace and mantle. Gas Fireplaces can even be hooked up to a thermostat, for a constant temperature. Keep in mind when you are purchasing a vent-free gas fireplace that West Sport handles all of your installation needs.

A ventless gas fireplace is an excellent addition to any household and can improve the décor greatly, as well as increase your home value. They can mimic a roaring fire just as well as a traditional fireplace, without the effort. If you are interested in how to improve the style or character of your home fill out a request for quote form, and the Grill and Fireplace Shop at West Sport will help you with your purchase.