March is almost here, the groundhog saw his shadow, and the weather has been mild. Spring is on the way! Nothing says "we made it through the winter" in the Boston area better than grilling.

Start the season out right with a new SABER infrared gas grill. Because great grillers know you should never cut corners when choosing a grill.

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

The warmth and beauty of a fire has always been a source of comfort, security and joy. Being able to enjoy that at the touch of a button, without hauling and storing firewood or cleaning up messy ashes, makes the pleasure completely hassle free.

Gas logs also save money and are environmentally friendly. All the beauty of a fire with none of the nuisances. What could be better than that?

Beautiful

Gas fires offer a stunning, realistic fire that can rival wood-burning fires in appearance. A wide range of wood varieties are available, as well as many spectacular contemporary glass and stone styles. So you can get the exact look you want.

Economical

Gas log sets are generally inexpensive to buy and install. They cost about one fourth of what it costs to burn wood. Some gas fireplaces are more than 99 percent efficient.

Convenient

Gas fires provide instant enjoyment. With the touch of a button, the fireplace turns on and off. There’s no need to purchase, store and season wood, or clean up and dispose of messy ashes.

Safe

Gas fires prevent flying sparks – common with wood fires – that might burn a rug or cause other damage. They don’t create indoor particulate matter that is harmful to asthmatics and those with respiratory issues.

Environmentally Friendly

Burning gas versus wood helps keep our air clean by eliminating harmful particulate matter in the air outside.

For more information on gas logs for your open hearth, contact The Fireplace Shop and Grill Center at West Sport in Sudbury, MA.

You could qualify for a $300 tax credit. The biomass stove tax credit was extended for qualifying woodstove and insert purchases made before December 31, 2020.

What is it?

• A $300 tax credit for purchasing a biomass stove that is at least 75 percent efficient.

What qualifies?

• The wood burning stove or fireplace insert was purchased before December 31, 2020.
• The stove burns biomass as a fuel, heats air or water, and is at least 75 percent efficient.

What paperwork you should keep for your tax records?

• Purchase receipt
• The manufacturer certificate stating that the stove qualifies for the credit and is at least 75 percent efficient.

How to Claim It:

• Complete eligible purchase by December 31, 2020.
• Claim the credit on your federal income tax form.
• File Via Tax Software: Located in the “credits” section of the Federal portion under home ownership and residential energy credit.
• File Via U.S. Mail: Usually located on line 22a of IRS form 5695 under residential energy property costs and energy-efficient building property. The IRS provides additional instructions for this form.

For more information and to take a look at various sizes and styles of wood burning stoves and wood burning fireplace inserts, contact The Fireplace Shop and Grill Center at West Sport in Sudbury, MA.