There’s no better feeling than inviting 10 of your closest friends over in summer for an afternoon of barbecued meats, drinks and laughs – and the good news is that with a few tweaks to your outdoor area, you can entertain on your porch or patio year-round.

Here are some ways to update your entertaining areas so you can have fun-filled gatherings at your place, spring, summer, fall and even early winter!

1. Invest in quality outdoor furniture

Even if you have a shaded outdoor area, your furniture needs to be hardy – it has to withstand everything from sunlight to wind, rain and even hail.

If you spend a significant amount of time entertaining outdoors, invest in a combination of quality furniture in a cohesive colour palette. Coordinating your décor with the kitchen, bathroom and main living spaces close by will create a seamless indoor-outdoor connection.

2. Install an outdoor kitchen

If you’re serious about entertaining and have the means, it could be time to install an outdoor kitchen. Outdoor kitchens are all the rage, and can include a built-in sink, cooktop, barbecue and bar fridge.

For many, not having a gas cooktop is a deal breaker – and this extends to outdoor kitchens too. By enlisting a plumber to install natural gas to your outdoor area, you can enjoy the benefits of a gas-fuelled barbecue or pizza oven. A natural gas barbecue has many benefits, including not having to race out to refill a tank.

3. Consider natural gas fuelled outdoor heating

Speaking of natural gas… an outdoor fireplace is a game-changer on chilly evenings. You can entertain outside all year with a natural gas outdoor fire pit or wall-mounted heating. Not only are they nice to look at, they’re also clean-burning and smokeless – so no more shifting seats every time the wind changes. Simply put, is there anything fancier than sitting around a warm and glowing fire outdoors.

For more information, contact The Fireplace Shop and Grill Center at West Sport in Sudbury.

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Beautiful and functional, the Craftsbury is sized to heat a large room or a small home.

Features

A Compact and Efficient Heater

This compact and efficient wood heater will keep your home warm make the most of your wood pile.

Tradition Cast Iron Quality

The Craftsbury is constructed of high-quality cast iron parts from our Spanish foundry and finished with beautiful porcelain enamel.

TruHybrid™ + Soapstone

Lined with soapstone blocks and using our TruHybrid™ technology, the Craftsbury offers long-lasting and efficient heat.

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For more information, contact The Fireplace Shop and Grill Center at West Sport in Sudbury.

Looking for a new wood or pellet stove or fireplace insert? Well, this weekend may be the time to buy! Between the 26% FEDERAL TAX CREDIT ON QUALIFIED WOOD AND PELLET INSERTS OR STOVES and the NO TAX WEEKEND in MA you could save a bundle on your wood or pellet stove or fireplace insert.

In addition to the sales tax saving, many of our stoves, inserts, and fireplaces qualify for the 26% federal tax credit. The 26% credit is calculated on the entire cost of your project including labor and materials saving you an additional $1,300 or more. Some customers have saved over $2,600. Come in for a look or contact us directly.

You can pre-order NOW to avoid lines and get preferred scheduling for installation!

26% FEDERAL TAX CREDIT ON QUALIFIED WOOD AND PELLET INSERTS OR STOVES

Pre-order NOW to avoid lines and get preferred scheduling for installation!
We will be open Saturday, August 14th from 10am - 4pm and Sunday, August 15th from 10am - 2pm.

The Massachusetts 2021 sales tax holiday will be on August 14th and 15th this year. It's right around the corner! The sales tax holiday applies to individuals purchasing retail items up to $2,500, purchased in Massachusetts for personal use only. These types of qualifying purchases will be exempt from sales tax on these two days.

Shop now, pay later. You can take advantage of delivery delays by shopping and ordering now and paying on the Tax Free Weekend!

Want a delicious tour of the HearthStone Patio Oven? Watch how you can make a wood-fired pizza outdoors in less than 3 minutes!

Enjoying outdoor kitchen grilling and entertaining has never been easier than with the Blaze Island. Featuring lightweight, all-aluminum construction with a welded frame for durability, the Blaze Island is light enough for two people to easily install and set up!

For more information, contact The Fireplace Shop and Grill Center at West Sport in Sudbury.

Want to know just how easy it is to create an outdoor kitchen? It's easier AND less expensive than you think with a Blaze Grill and this prefab 6' kitchen island.

6′ Outdoor Kitchen Island Standard Features:

• High-strength, durable concrete base in any of six colors and textures
• Premium 3cm granite countertops Accommodates the Blaze 32″ Traditional or LTE Built-in Grill, 21″ or 24″ Blaze Outdoor Refrigerator; or without refrigerator it can be ordered with the Ice Bin option 32″
• Blaze Access Doors
• Dimensions: Base: 72″ x 22″ Countertop

To find out more or to see a display, visit The Fireplace Shop and Grill Center at West Sport in Sudbury.

Father's Day is only a few days away. This year get the dad in your life what he has always wanted: The SABER Infrared Grill. SABER is the best value proposition on the market today. The SABER Select Series features two full-size cabinet grills designed with premium construction for lasting durability.

To find out more visit The Fireplace Shop and Grill Center at West Sport in Sudbury.

Looking for the perfect Father's Day gift? Look no further than MHP gas grills. Best of all, they are made in the USA!

MHP invented the grill that has changed the way the world cooks-out. They have since led the industry in developing new features to improve grills, such as SearMagic© cooking grids and warming racks, a patented "H" style stainless steel burner, no-rust exterior construction, exclusive GASLOW fuel indicator and leak detector just to name a few. The MHP Grill line embodies the solid, dependable gas grills from which all our lines are built. The MHP Grill line provides a wide range of features, sizes and options to offer a grill for every family size and budget.

MHP Outdoor Grills are made in the USA and built of the finest grade weather-resistant materials. For more information on MHP gas grills, contact  The Fireplace Shop and Grill Center at West Sport in Sudbury.