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Home and gardening experts are seeing increasing trends that are integrating outdoor living spaces more and more into daily life. This is mainly due to the increase of "staycations" due to the sluggish economy. Locally, there is a growing demand for outdoor living areas. Homeowners are adding outdoor living spaces such as outdoor kitchens and patios, with all weather furniture and fireplaces.  Outdoor fire pits are big now, and so are Kamado Joe and Primo Smokers.

A week-long family vacation for four to Walt Disney World can cost $5,000 or more. Instead, homeowners are opting to increase the functionality and value of their homes with outdoor living areas. These spaces also provide relaxing backdrops for time with family and friends.

This type of project can be easily budgeted as well. Homeowners can put in the patio and outdoor grill area first, and then add the sink and counter space or the more expensive furniture later on. As long as it's well planned, it won't look piecemealed together.
 
West Sport in Sudbury specializes in upscale exterior living spaces and can handle everything from helping with grill styles and needs, to cabinet and counter configurations, to outdoor kitchen plans and installation. Larry, the owner of West Sport says "You should have an idea of what you want in your outdoor living space and to be sure to make the area big enough to handle it. Often people want to fit a table and chairs, a grill and a fire pit, but then they don't have room to walk around."

West Sport prides themselves on their breadth of products and new showroom. It provides an area where customers can visualize and touch the products. The showroom features many components of an outdoor kitchen, fireplaces and fire pits; and a new patio is being built in order to showcase pavers and patio benches.
 
"Bring us a general idea of what you want or would like to have," Larry says. "Come on in and look at the stuff; touch it, feel it, and see what you like and what will work for you."

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!

The Middle East Conflicts have created a lot of concern over the prices of heating oil and gas. The price per barrel of home heating oil jumped 4% today. And depending on what happens there this week, oil prices could go higher. Although investor concerns about the unrest in the Mideast and North Africa are legitimate, considering they account for 35 percent of the world's oil supply and reserves, so far oil production and exports have not been affected.

Even those who are traditionally unconcerned with their heating bill have given thought to the price of heating their homes for the remainder of this winter. Combined with the fact that oil and gas prices only go higher in the summer, we cannot avoid the conversation about oil prices. With the tightening of our financial belts these last few years, we have seen ourselves cut back on going out to dinner, entertainment, the family get away, and much more. But in the cold weather, who wants to cut back on home heat.

No one wants to turn the heat down when it just seems to keep on snowing.Wood heat is the answer. With a wood burning stove or insert, you can avoid the oil and gas bill or at least supplement it. With wood burning inserts that can heat a 2000 sq ft home and burn for 10 hours, heating your home is not just inexpensive, it is easy.

We often write blogs about supplementing your heating bill, or different ways to heat your home, but we have been talking to many folks around the Sudbury, Wayland, Weston and Concord area that just want an easy way to use their fireplace. Many of you use your fireplace and hearth more for ambience, heat is an extra advantage. So this blog is for you all.

Gas logs and custom made glass fireplace enclosures are an easy and beautiful way to use your fireplace. Gas logs are hand made from ceramic to very closely resemble real burning logs. With the click of a button you can be relaxing with in front of a fire at any time of day. From the designer series to the glass and contemporary series, there are styles of gas log sets to meet every home style and décor. Our gas log collection lets you experience the splendor and warmth of a wood fire without the hassle of wood.

Our custom glass fireplace doors can further beautify your hearth and express your style. With an additional benefit, they dramatically increase the efficiency of your hearth. So even if your hearth is used for ambience rather than heat, glass doors can transform your fire into a work of art and add efficiency as well.

Like we always say, we have something for everyone here at West Sport. If you tell us what you are looking for and what your needs are, we can provide ideas that you may not have thought of. Come in and let us help.

Well the NFL playoffs begin next weekend and so continues the great past time of tailgating! Whether you are tailgating in Foxboro or in the backyard, you can still have the best tailgate party ever; you definitely do not have to be at the game to have a great time.

First things first, call friends and family and have everyone bring their best tailgating food. Not everyone is a New England fan, which makes the party more fun as all the guests show with their game faces on and their tailgating gear; logos, chairs, shirts, hats, coolers. There is an unwritten contest on who shows the most spirit with all their tailgating and team logo apparel.

We have a way for you to win the contest. Show your New England Patriots team spirit with the team grill. We bet no one else will show with one of these! Have a couple of great tailgate grilling recipes up your sleeve.

Your house will be the place to be, and having the finest tailgating grill is imperative. Once your grill is roaring, the outdoor fire pits are lit, and the beer is chilled, you are ready for kick off.

New Year’s Eve is just around the corner, and with the New Year the home energy tax credit expires. We can help you. You have until December 31, 2010 to purchase your wood or pellet burning fireplace, fireplace insert, or stove if you want to take advantage of this tax credit. At West Sport Grill and Fireplace Shop, we have everything you need to take advantage of this money savings. But, we are also offering $200 off every Hearthstone pellet or wood burning stove, insert or fireplace. We feel that Hearthstone will meet or exceed your expectation which is why we have decided to offer this additional money savings. Burning wood is one of the most romantic, beautiful and satisfying ways to heat your home.

Wood burning stoves, inserts and fireplaces can be very economical, while also offering the additional benefits of a beautiful flame, relaxing warmth, and a romantic ambiance.
Environmental concerns and strict EPA regulations have helped wood stoves grow in popularity. EPA-certified stoves now burn 72-82% more cleanly than those of the past. Wood has a much higher BTU capacity than gas, and wood is also a renewable resource. The tax credit is being offered for all hearth appliances that use renewable energy- this means wood or pellet burning. You can count on wood and wood pellets being around as a reliable and clean source of fuel for years to come. With rising fuel and gas prices, wood stoves are a much more economical way to heat your home. And you will stay warm even if your power goes out.

Happy Holidays from West Sport, this is our gift to you, as our neighbors. Come in and save $1500 dollars before December 31.

West Sport has great gifts for men. If you are looking for something unique, different and useful, look no further than the looftlighter. This electric fire starter is the fastest, cleanest, safest, and easiest method for lighting your barbeque grill or wood fireplace. No more trying to figure out how to light a charcoal grill. With the looftlighter, you simply plug it in, then touch the nose of the lighter to the wood in your fireplace or the charcoal in your grill. You will see sparks in 15 seconds, and your fire will be lit in less than 60 seconds.

If you love grilling on charcoal, but hate to wait for the grill to light, the looftlighter is the perfect choice. No more lighter fluid, and no more waiting! Be grilling in minutes! Whether tailgating, grilling in the back yard, or lighting the fire in the living room, the looftlighter is the best choice for the men on your holiday gift list.

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.