An outdoor log rack is a storage device where you can store your wood, whether you are using the wood for the fireplace, or for an old, traditional wood-burning stove. The racks will ensure that firewood remains dry to burn during the winters. The right outdoor log racks should keep the logs dry and free from pests. Firewood that are kept on the ground and piled up, absorbs the moisture from the soil and the end up being moist and moldy. When wood is moist, it develops molds and fungus that can be harmful to bring inside the house. Damp and rotten firewood cannot be used in the fireplaces because they create more smoke than fire. Keeping firewood dry is very important because not only will it burn better, it will also be preserved longer when you do not need to use them until the next year or so.