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Spring is merely days away. The sun is out and you can feel it in the 40 degree air. It’s time to start grilling. There is a certain joy in picking out the right grill, and a definite joy when you get to go home and fire it up.

Charcoal grills are actually the most used type of grill and they come in many styles. Over the years, due to their popularity the charcoal grill has changed and evolved.  The Kamado Joe and the Primo charcoal grills are grills for those who are serious about taste. These grills use a combination of a ceramic shell, natural lump charcoal and air flow to create a superior charcoal grilled taste. You can also sear food at high temperatures and it will still retain its moistness. These grills can be used as an oven, a grill or a smoker. And a wide range of accessories are available. Charcoal grilling has the ability to enhance the food flavor and some people believe it is the only way to grill. There is another reason that the Kamado Joe and Primo grills are better than the traditional charcoal grill; they are ready to use in 15 minutes.

Propane or gas grills are very popular, and are also very versatile. Of course, they run on propane, and heat up and are ready to use in minutes. They offer a quick and easy way to cook outdoors and also give a good flavor. Depending on your lifestyle, this may be the only way to go for you and your family. If you want to sear meat or cook on a slow rotisserie, there is a perfect gas grill for you. You can even cook your entire meal on many gas grills with the addition of the side burner. There is a gas grill for all occasions, from 3 burner grills to 6 burner grills, and everything from built in models to portable grill models. Gas grills also come with different cooking surfaces and these surfaces give you the ability to cook many different ways. Grills by Beefeater, Broil King, MHP and Napoleon are all top of the line, and offer styles for most budgets.

West Sport in Sudbury can help you decide which grill style is best for you and your home and our grills are being delivered daily. Come in and visit us today.

West Sport in Sudbury, your neighborhood fireplace and outdoor grill shop, has all the holiday gifts and stocking stuffers you need. While holiday shopping this weekend, why not shop local? Shopping locally promotes our communities small businesses and helps keep dollars in our local economy. And with all West Sport has to offer, there is no need to go elsewhere on Black Friday.

We are offering specials on all Hearthstone products; get $400 off all Hearthstone products. Along with the tax credit, you could get $1900 back on any qualifying Hearthstone products. Also, on November 27th, American Express is holding their first ever Small Business Saturday. This is a day to honor small businesses. Card members will receive a $25 statement credit when they register and spend $25 or more at small businesses that accept American Express. The Fireplace and Grill Shop at West Sport is just that kind of store. We are a locally owned and operated small business that accepts American Express cards and we would love to see you get a credit for supporting us. We are a business that employs our neighbors and reinvests our money close to home.

Come on in for stocking stuffers such as the new Looftlighter which is sure to be a big hit, or grill utensils, fireplace steamers, wood charcoal, and fireplace screens. Or make larger purchase for you and your family for the holidays, such as a team grill for dad, fireplace inserts and more.

Businesses like West Sport in Sudbury, located on route 20 between Marlboro and Wayland, are run by entrepreneurs and are the heartbeat of our communities and local economies. Help support local business this holiday season.

It is cold outside. Are you looking for a more efficient or perhaps greener ways to heat your home? Then you should consider a pellet stove. Pellet stoves burn pellets made from wood chips, bark, and compacted sawdust. Besides the ease of using a pellet stove, which you light with the touch of a button, they are very efficient, produce very little waste, can be installed on any outside wall even if there is no chimney, and they use inexpensive fuel. Many models of pellet stove also qualify for the energy tax credit of up to $1500.

Wood-pellet stoves have an average efficiency rating of 80- to 85%. For those of you who do not know, this is very high! The pellets are burned completely giving off very little smoke, therefore, a large chimney is not necessary.  If your home does not have a chimney, that is not a problem either. Pellet stoves only need a small pipe leading outside. Because pellet stoves are so efficient, they hardly produce any waste. A 40-pound bag of pellets produces less than a cup of ashes. People can use a wood pellet stove for months without having to empty the ash bin. Additionally, because it has a higher combustion and heating efficiency than a traditional wood stove, less air pollution is being produced.

There are many models and sizes of pellet stoves for sale that you can choose from. Depending on the size, or the floor plan of your home, it is certainly possible to purchase a pellet stove to do the majority of home heating making a large dent in your gas or electric home heating bills.

Welcome to The Grill and Fireplace Shop at West Sport blog! Here you will find out about the latest in grills and hearth products, industry trends, and consumer information. West Sport is a specialty retailer offering the Metrowest area of Boston the finest quality hearth and grill products available on the market today. Our product lines include some of the most reputable names in the industry; Hearthstone, Monessen, Napoleon and Primo to name a few.

At West Sport we can help you with fireplaces, stoves and inserts; charcoal and gas grills, and all of your hearth accessories. Everything you need for your fireplace or outdoor patio area is here at West Sport in Sudbury. We are happy to serve you and share with you our extensive product knowledge. Let us help you outfit your hearth and patio; we are here to help you discover what will best suit your home and lifestyle. We have been in business in your neighborhood for 35 years.

At West Sport we have the products, the knowledge and the installation specialist. And now, we would like to share our extensive knowledge of the fireplace and hearth industry with this informative blog. We will be updating it regularly so please subscribe to our blog and stay up on the latest new, products and information.