Peyton Wolff
And if you’re lacking a firewood rack, chances are that a heap of unorganized wood is sitting by your back door creating an eyesore. Even if your firewood is stacked neatly outside the door, you still need to make sure it doesn’t lean up against your house and trap moisture or you will create the ideal conditions for rotting wood and vermin. A new firewood rack that will help you stack your wood and create an attractive feature for your deck, porch or backyard.
A well-made wood rack helps you store firewood nearby and keeps your porch or front step clean, and dry.
Check out these easy DIY outdoor firewood racks: Using a pallet as a base, you can create a “tent” with a couple of two by fours and some planks of wood to use as shingles.
They also have some amazing ideas for building a DIY wood storage area or shed. Stop by GNH Lumber to pick up these supplies first:
If you want a firewood rack that’s easy to move, you’ll need a cart with wheels. This fun DIY is not only easy to make, it’s mobile! Having a cart that’s mobile is convenient if you entertain regularly on your patio or deck. All the directions and some great DIY photos of the process can be found on thewoodgraincottage.com.
This is an awesome video that walks you through the process of building a super cool firewood rack completed with a roof and enclosed sides. If you want to create a firewood rack complete with a roof, check it out: And don’t forget that the experts at your local GNH Lumber are available to answer your questions, make suggestions, and help your complete your DIY project.
