Backyard grilling is an American pastime. Choosing which grill to buy can be a challenge, and it is true: you get what you pay for.

Today’s most popular and versatile gas grills have lights, accessories, side burners and different fuel options: gas, propane and charcoal. Stainless-steel grills are also the most popular.

But buyer beware. Stainless steel is a process not a product. Many grills look alike when they are new, but over time, and not that much time, it is very obvious which is the better grill. So shop with a magnet because actual stainless steel isn’t magnetic. If your magnet sticks to the grill, keep on shopping.

High end outdoor grills

Grill technology makes a difference whether you’re looking for a backyard grill for minimal grilling or a professional-grade gas grill.

When you are talking about high grill temperatures, good materials are essential. That’s why better grills cost more, $600-$1500. Higher heat means better cooking, grilling, searing and more consistent temperatures, but it also means the grill needs to be built better. In high end outdoor grills, customers will begin to find American-made products. There is a resurgence in American-made grill products. American consumers are growing more wary of manufacturing and quality-control standards.

The costlier the grill, the more it has to offer. When you start looking at grills around the $2,000 range, they are even better, heavier and hotter, around 1,000-degrees. These grills will often last 20 years or more, and customers that buy these grills love their grill. Food tastes better when it is cooked on more expensive grills.

There is a definite difference in the flavor and juiciness of the food; and if you are building a built-in grill, you must consider higher end grills. In Massachusetts we have seen an increase in outdoor entertainment areas and built-in grills are back. Many homeowners in the Metrowest area are putting in full-size outdoor kitchens. The best grill for an outdoor kitchen is based on your needs, how often you grill, and what you grill.

Many of us in the Boston Metro West area are excited about getting outside. What better way to enjoy a beautiful spring evening than with a gas fire pit. It is time to relax on the patio and shake off those winter cob webs. Invite the family and friends, because with this Oriflame fire pit table everyone can enjoy themselves.
 
With the Oriflamme Fire Pit Table, you have a fire pit, conversation piece, ambiance and serving surface all in one. These gas fire pits are the first ever designed fire. Choose from Tuscan stone or granite, square or round, with 24 choices of colored fire glass; these fire pits are fully customizable. You have to see it to believe it. Cleaner, less expensive, and safer than other firepit tables on the market, they are all handcrafted and made in the USA. No need to worry about smoke, ashes or burning embers, the fire pits are self contained with a 2.5 gallon propane tank included.

The Oriflame gas fire pit completes your outdoor setting. Come in to West Sport in Sudbury and see how you can design your outdoor gas fire pit today. We always have one burning.

Nothing says warm weather better than sitting around in the yard grilling up a hamburger or delicious steak on an outdoor gas grill. Gas grills, fueled with either propane or natural gas, have become the grill of choice not only because of their convenience, but because they are efficient. Today’s gas grills are even more convenient and user friendly than in days past. With side burners, automatic ignition, infrared burners and other amenities, grilling on gas is better than ever.

Among those who love to grill food there is a great deal of utility in gas grills. But gas grills are also great for the novice or weekend griller. They heat up extremely quickly, and there are no messy coals to deal with. Better yet, the temperature is so easy to control, just turn the knob for a high or low flame. Because they are so easy to light, you can light the grill when you are ready to begin grilling, rather than waiting until it heats up.  This makes it much easier to make the decision to have a healthy grilled meal for dinner.

Enjoy the convenience of a new, updated gas grill. If you’re cooking for the family, or if you love to entertain with friends and neighbors in the backyard, with modern gas grills, you can use your grill to sear meat, use it as an oven, or a slow roaster, and cook any food you’d like. At West Sport we assemble, service and deliver every grill we sell.

OK, the Red Sox are starting to get it together, but a little more team spirit wouldn’t hurt! For all you sports fans out there who spend more time tailgating in the back yard rather than in the lot, have you seen the team grill? Route for Red Sox by outfitting your back yard patio with a team grill. Just in time for spring, you’ll be the talk among fans.

The Team Grill is a high-end gas grill designed specifically for sports fans. Combining professional-grade cooking capabilities with officially licensed logo and colors of your favorite team, Team Grill creates a one-of-a-kind grilling experience for game day and every day. The finish cleans easily with soap and water and is designed to withstand the high-heat of the grill as well as the weather.

Team Grill is the premier manufacturer of professional-quality gas grills for sports fans. These gas grills combine the cooking capabilities of high-end grills with the look of your favorite sports teams, so you can show your team spirit on game day and every day. Team Grills are available through the Grill and Fireplace Shop at West Sport. Call or visit 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.

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."

The foods and meals that are being grilled out these days are really evolving. You need a grill that can accommodate all of your needs. Surveys have been done that show when grilling, people have moved far beyond standard picnic fare to grilling turkeys, gourmet meals, seafood, ethnic foods and more. According to the study, 14 percent have even grilled their breakfasts! Trends have inspired the marketplace to develop grills that meet consumers changing needs. You can now add versatility to your gas grill with accessories like rotisserie spits, side burners, smoker attachments and cast iron cooking grids. Beefeater Gas Grills even makes a pizza oven component for their  grills!

At West Sport in Sudbury, near Framingham, consumers can choose from a wide range of sizes and styles of gas grills and grilling accessories. We offer all types of makes and models built from stainless steel and porcelain enamel. When buying a new gas grill, consider your outdoor area, there are so many sizes and styles of gas grills, including built ins, that whatever you need, you can find here.
 
The old way of grilling, only hot dogs and hamburgers, went out of style a while ago. It is time for a new grill for the new way of grilling. Invite the neighbors, invite your friends, and host the block party. With a new gas grill from West Sport you are going to want to grill all the time. We offer free assembly and delivery on all the grills we sell. Stop by today.

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.

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!

A few years ago we witnessed the same dramatic increase in home heating oil prices that we are seeing right now. As forecasters predicted a constant slow increase over that summer and into the winter, we saw a dramatic increase in the spring and summer sales of pellet stoves. You may remember hearing this as pellets and pellet stoves were being bought and installed at record rates. Well, forecasters are again predicting the slow and steady rise of oil and gas prices. Home heating prices are up 30% at an average of $3.85/gallon. And we are seeing an increased interest in information about pellet stoves and inserts.

Pellet stoves are an efficient and simple way to supplement your home heating needs. The Heritage Pellet stove, with high-end aesthetic design in cast iron and stone, is both beautiful and efficient. This stove technologically advanced and is certified by the EPA as one of the cleanest burning and most efficient pellet stoves on the market.

This is truly one of the best wood pellet stoves. We have this stove burning daily in our store for you to see. Let go of all of your preconceptions about pellet stoves and pellet flames. This stove is beautiful to look at with an oversized viewing glass; you can enjoy one of the prettiest pellet flames in the industry.

The Pellet making factories have been built and pellets are sold on line and at most hardware stores and are easy to store with no mess. So as heating prices rise, gather your information now, so you can make the best decision for your home before everyone else decides to do the same.