Firewood is something that has been collected for generations. Ever since it was first discovered that rubbing two sticks together would make fire, people have been collecting wood and storing it either in their homes, sheds, or garages. There have been some problems with wood storage however, which have been solved by firewood racks.
These racks are essentially like bookends, to make a more literal description, and the idea is to keep the wood in one position, and of course to keep it stable. Whether or not this actually works is a matter of opinion, but for the most part these are quite stable. You have quite a choice to make when it comes to acquiring one of these however. By this we mean you can build one yourself or you can buy one.
If you choose to build one on your own, then you are of course going to need materials. You can build one from either wood, steel, rot iron, or essentially whatever you desire. To build your wood storage unit you will either need a basic understanding of woodworking, or an advanced understanding of metal working. It depends on the material, and you should know that the price of the materials might shoot far above the price of a standard store bought model.
For this reason, especially in these harsh economic times it might be a wise idea to actually purchase one and there are a few different models. One model is made for outdoor storage, and one is made for indoor usage. The biggest difference is the covers on the outdoor models that protects the wood from the elements.
If your wood rack is indoors, then you will most likely not have a cover on it. Typically the rack will sit either near the fireplace or in a storage room. The best place to keep it is somewhere dry unless it absolutely cannot be helped. Wet firewood does not burn, and it takes a lot to get moist firewood to burn.
Typically you would pay anywhere from fifty to one hundred dollars for a firewood rack, depending the quality and how ornate it actually is. If you choose to buy one however you will want to make sure you buy the one you like as this will probably be in your house for a very long time. Honestly, most people never replace their firewood rack.
Whatever type of wood rack you choose to go with, you will more than likely be quite satisfied. They all perform the same function so long as they are of decent quality. If you choose to build one on your own, then make sure that you choose decent tools. Some of the best tools are made by Woodhaven and others, and by using the right tools and right materials you will build a satisfactory firewood rack.