Homemade Firewood Racks

You work hard to cut firewood, so you want to ensure it is ready and available when you want to use it. A firewood rack protects your firewood from moisture, dirt and small animals. The base boards hold your firewood above the ground, reducing the likelihood of rotting or unwanted nesting and increasing the rate of drying for fresh cut wood.

Two treated boards, 2-by-2-inches, 8 feet long
Two treated boards, 2-by-6-inches, 16 inches long
Five treated boards, 2-by-2-inches, 16 inches long
Four treated boards, 2-by-4-inches, 4 feet long
Two pieces of treated plywood, 16-by-48-inches, 1/2 inch thick
Four pieces of treated plywood, 1-by-1-foot, 1/2 inch thick
2 1/2-inch nails
1 1/2-inch wood screws
3-inch wood screws
Hammer
Screwdriver, preferably electric
Outdoor paint or primer

Instructions

- 1
  Lay the two 8-foot-long boards parallel to each other on the ground, 16 inches apart.
- 2
  Build your base. Place the two 2-by-6-inch boards at opposite ends and on top of the parallel boards. Make sure your corners are square and attach the boards with your nails.
- 3
  Nail the five 2-by-2-by-16-inch boards to the 8-foot boards at equal intervals between the 2-by-6-inch boards. Turn your base over when complete.
- 4
  Build your uprights. Lay two of your 4-foot boards on opposite edges of one of the sheets of plywood and secure them with 1 1/2-inch wood screws.
- 5
  Lay your remaining two 4-foot boards on opposite edges of your other sheet of plywood and secure them with 1 1/2-inch wood screws.
- 6
  Attach your two uprights to opposite ends of your base with 3-inch wood screws.
- 7
  Attach the four 1-by-1-foot plywood boards to each corner of the rack with 1 1/2 inch screws. These boards serve as cross-braces.
- 8
  Paint or prime your new rack to maximize its life in the outdoor elements.

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