Outdoors Here’s how to stack wood like a pro By Cottage Life Published: June 30, 2016 Updated: February 20, 2025 share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Copy Link Cancel A shabby woodpile is a sure sign of a rookie cottager. And while it’s all going up in smoke anyway, your wood will burn a lot better—and look a lot better—if you stack it with skill. Related Story Season prep: 8 ways to safely chop and store firewood Related Story 5 lumberjack tools that make handling firewood easy