firewood storage solution

11 years ago

An old nagging issue was what to do with the firewood DH brings into the house for our fireplace insert. We go through a lot of wood. Before, we had an iron ring to stack the wood in. But that always left a big dirty mess on the floor.

So when vacationing, we saw these galvanized metal watering troughs used as planters teamed with contemporary patio furniture on a hotel deck. We thought they looked pretty cool. Then it struck me that they would be great for firewood storage! I got it on Amazon used for about $80, shipping included. It came today, and it's not nearly as heavy as I feared it would be. I can lift it easily. It's 43 in. by 22 in. by 12 in., & ought to hold a lot of wood. It will contain the mess at least.

It's not everyone's design cup of tea, but it fits well in my rustic FR, & I thought it might work for someone else's firewood storage issue too.

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ck_squared

11 years ago

I think that's a great idea! And in the summer, when you don't use the fireplace, you can empty it out, fill it with ice and beverages for a summer barbeque!

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awm03
Original Author
11 years ago
Oh, guess I should explain that we keep a firewood supply inside the house to keep it dry and because it's tough to trudge out to the woodpile when the snow is deep.
jdez
11 years ago
Great idea. I love your wide plank floors.
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daisychain Zn3b
11 years ago
Perfect! I love it. I bet it will look great stacked full as well.
awm03
Original Author
11 years ago
Thanks jdez & daisy. I think it will look nice stacked with wood too. It won't look so stark with wood in it & when the light blue drapes go up (waiting on drapery rods to arrive).
Errant_gw
11 years ago
It's an excellent idea! Big bigger half is forever making a mess with wood in the house. Even when I bought him a large log bag, he still ends up carry the wood in without it, then plopping it down on top of the bag that was left sitting on the hearth.

i had a copper boiler, but it was really more sized for kindling. I'm going to measure my spot and see if your idea will work!
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ravencajun Zone 8b TX
11 years ago
If you get tired of the galvanized look you can spray paint it oiled bronze or something similar. I really like those for lots of uses I would like to use one for a planter with fountain.
User
11 years ago
Great idea and it looks really good in there. Pretty house!
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countryatheart
11 years ago
That is a great idea to contain the mess. When we are at the farm supply store to buy bird seed I see them and always think about what i could use one for. I like your idea.
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