Cinder Block Firewood Rack - DIY With No Tools!

[@teampix]

I was getting ready to pull out my welder and start cutting some square tubing...until I saw this. Brilliant in it's simplicity. Can't thank you enough for posting this.

[@firewoodforlife]

Glad it helped!

[@jocelynrobinson8980]

My husband and I just made this today. Our wood pile blew over during Hurricane Helene and I wanted something better. This was so easy! Looks great and hold a lot of wood!

[@JoeandAngie]

I made one w yrs ago, still standing strong. 10 miles from devastation, too. We got the edge of the storm in E TN

[@geoffgerber8682]

Why I’m here too! So much wood from the storm!! Let’s get to cutting

[@firewoodforlife]

That's awesome!

[@vf24renegade23]

Very good video. Detailed, explanatory and informative. Also easy and practical. Thank you.

[@firewoodforlife]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@beebob1279]

This is how I've stacked wood for several years. So easy. Just make sure the ground is level. If not these can tip over.

[@shaneapplegate1975]

Thanks for the tip might be a recipe for the neighbor's barking dogs😮

[@addiespain8438]

This is just what I’m looking for . I’m a grandmom and like to show my grandkids how to do thing that doesn’t cost much . Thanks for sharing .

[@firewoodforlife]

You’re welcome. I’m happy you enjoyed it!

[@coramdeo6790]

Great idea, thank you. I am a retired woman and this is perfect and inexpensive to put together.

[@firewoodforlife]

You are so welcome!

[@lawrencehalawith4707]

This is the one to have makes the MOST sense !

[@billdowney6891]

I love this idea! I’m building 2 at my seasonal camper. No tools and no screws. Sweet!!!!

[@Harleyforever20]

I was looking to build a rack with 4x4’s , concrete, and a post hole digger when I saw this one. I must admit this way is very ingenious.. thanks for sharing!!

[@firewoodforlife]

You’re welcome. This is really simple and it works great!

[@finntheraven]

Simple, cheap, and effective, the best kind of design!

[@ronpatton5721]

You are a great instructor! Simple, clear and concise!

[@firewoodforlife]

Thank you so much!

[@gerardvandenbosch5059]

Build the rack exactly as you did and it works perfect! Cheap and solid. Thank you!!

[@firewoodforlife]

That’s great!

[@annsmith9623]

Love the idea of no tool needed. Thank you for sharing

[@firewoodforlife]

You’re welcome, I’m glad you enjoyed it!

[@SH-lr7oc]

Just built and stacked this for my first ever firewood build( I'm a city boy). This was so easy and works great! Holds a lot more wood than it looks. I made one mistake though. I was halfway full loading the wood when I realized I forgot to put a brick in the middle. The wood base was bending from the weight but I was able to move some dirt/brick around to fit the brick under it. So far so good! Thanks again!!

[@firewoodforlife]

No problem!

[@jtjames4399]

It couldn't be easier. Im a recent Widow and have inherited my husbands chores. The wood rack is sad and falling apart. This is a perfect fix. Thank you.

[@Inthemeanwhile]

Good video, I plan to use this design. Turn center cinder block up and fill with dirt or rocks. It will keep the wasps from building and is stronger.

[@rickbarber3095]

Just recently discovered your channel. I built the other firewood rack you put out a video for. Made three of them 20 foot long. Awesome racks. I might build this one for the outdoor fire pit. Love your channel and your style. Keep up the good work and many thanks.

[@firewoodforlife]

Thank you for the kind words. I’m happy you enjoy the channel!

[@hendrixdl62]

We followed your design and nailed it! It looks amazing and is functional. Wish I could send a picture.

[@firewoodforlife]

Great job!

[@sheilacollings]

I need to modify your plan to allow for a smaller span. Also, I don't need a lot of fire wood, mostly for a fire pit. I love the simplicity of this design. Thank you.

[@patrickcorcoran889]

Great video and with the close shot too - just perfect, thank you for making, greetings from an Autumny Ireland.

[@firewoodforlife]

Thank you!

[@mmccar24]

I was looking to build rack for myself and this is the easiest thing I have found plus I have everything to do this. Made my day easier. Thanks

[@firewoodforlife]

Great to hear!

[@dansigmon1559]

A simple, inexpensive but elegant project. Thanks for sharing.

[@firewoodforlife]

You are so welcome!

[@ChrisBest-uc4gv]

Just completed this wood rack. Worked great. Thanks for the easy solution. Looks good to.

[@firewoodforlife]

Great to hear!

[@sarahdavis7504]

Thank you for this idea! We're not handy so the no-tools approach was very appealing. We set this up as you recommended and it works great!

[@firewoodforlife]

Awesome!

[@LittleWeekendWarriors]

Hey mate, I just made one of these thanks to your video. Took less than 5mins to put together. It cost me $70 Australian. Thanks again.

[@firewoodforlife]

Fantastic!

[@patriotsweetie]

Thanks for the video, I just put in a wood cook stove and ordered in several cords but I needed a way to stack without putting the wood on the ground. This will work perfect. Thanks again.

[@markgazelka8493]

Sweet, simple, and effective. I will utilize this idea! Good ideas are the only thing I steal from people. Thanks for the gift!💪🔥👍👌

[@firewoodforlife]

No problem! Happy to help :)

[@jeff6777]

Set this up over the weekend for about $40 and it’s working great. Thanks for the tips!

[@firewoodforlife]

No problem. Happy to help!

[@willieleboeuf9368]

Perfect! I just cut three pecan trees n this will work great! Thank you so much

[@firewoodforlife]

That's awesome! Glad it will work for you.

[@curtdavis4002]

Great video. Will be assembling two or three of these this weekend!

[@firewoodforlife]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@michaelbarcz326]

Great idea. Simple and concise! Thank u

[@firewoodforlife]

You're welcome!

[@Ahch.]

This is the easiest way to stack wood. Im not sure who originated this idea but if it was you, many thanks!

[@firewoodforlife]

You're going to love it!

[@OffGridGetAway]

This is a great idea. I will be making a couple of these at my off-grid site. The best thing is that I have all the material in the scrap pile lol

[@muhash50]

Man. . . You are awesome. 👍🏼 I have two trees are cut and chopped next weekend I was planning to make a perfect rack. I k ew someone smart must have a solution I put the question on you tube and boom. You were there with the best idea. Thank you very much.

[@firewoodforlife]

No problem. Happy to help!

[@Poppycockify]

Great design. Love the simplicity. Any ideas for adding a roof for rain protection?

[@davidhartson4314]

I second the latex dipped gloves. I get a dozen bag off Amazon and they end up less than two dollars per pair. Then I give them away because they are so universally useful. I also love the rack. I looked at several designs and will go with yours because it is elegantly simple!

[@firewoodforlife]

Thanks for sharing!

[@JRJones333]

I've seen another version of this using 4x4s as the vertical posts and 2x4s as the bottom floor boards. That version might be a bit more expensive because of the 4x4s. I like your version. I may try it.

[@williamscott2200]

This is very creative and smart. I was just on marketplace looking for a rack until I watched your video. I'm a pretty creative guy , but this made feel less. Great job thanks😊

[@firewoodforlife]

No problem and thanks for watching!

[@mrsteama]

Definitely an easier version than the one you posted months back (even tho I built two of those!). If the other two fail, I will build this easier version. Thanks for the video.

[@firewoodforlife]

You’re welcome and thanks for the comment!

[@davekana8388]

I wish I would have seen this before we bought some metal racks. Great idea!

[@firewoodforlife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@PRESTONPARTIN-s3j]

Great idea 😂, I'll pass this along to my friends and family! Thanks!

[@firewoodforlife]

Happy to help!

[@LouisianaJesse]

Simply and effective. Love it

[@firewoodforlife]

Thank you!

[@bereal929sb]

Well done ✔️... not a nail or screw. Easy to dismantle in the off season. Thanks

[@firewoodforlife]

Happy to help!

[@vandecar15]

This is cool as hell. Thank you from NH!

[@firewoodforlife]

Hey no problem!

[@ScottColman]

Very cool. I put the rack and wood right where I needed it. 2 dollar blocks which gets it off the ground like you said. Which is great.

[@firewoodforlife]

Nice work!

[@leeetchells609]

More like £4.50 each here in England! But we always get ripped off over here😅

[@gearhead366]

This. Is. PERFECT. I just moved to a house with a wood stove and a heat pump. The heat pump is NOT cheap for heating, so I need to get the wood heating program going. First thing I need is one or more racks for storing the wood. Some of the plans I see here on YT are done by a guy with a woodworking shop. I wanted something simple. This is it. Thanks.

[@firewoodforlife]

I think you'll love it....and it's easy.

[@bukboefidun9096]

I made a crib 11'x4'x3'...holds exactly a cord using scrap wood and about $25 in fasteners. Stands on treated 4x4 from an old deck and about 20 standard bricks. Pretty and can be disassembled into 2 sections in a minite and completely disassembled in under an hour. Uses 4 2x4' on each side, 2 1x4 rails plus 3 keystone pieces per side and 2 of those 1/2" sleeved 9" gutter nails per side as horizontal and vertical stays.

[@bfalls2]

amazing! im building one this weekend! thank you for sharing

[@ryanbeaucage1068]

Built it! Fast, easy and cheap. Thank you!

[@camper273]

Found your channel a couple days ago and subscribed! I was sad to see that you didn't upload for 1year. I was so happy to see this pop up! Keep it up!

[@firewoodforlife]

Thank you so much and thanks for the sub! I’ll be uploading more videos now that the weather is warmer.

[@taylormaines9909]

amazing video. building today. will write back when done!

[@sigridkopf2061]

Can't wait to build this and start stacking.

[@firewoodforlife]

You're going to love it!

[@patriciamiller9317]

I will make this. It's so easy! Thank you for the tutorial.

[@firewoodforlife]

You’re welcome 😊

[@augie2424]

Brilliant and easy to build. Thank you!!

[@firewoodforlife]

Glad it helped!

[@329joker]

Awesome! Gonna do this when I get home.

[@firewoodforlife]

Hope you enjoy!

[@PainterD54]

Those gloves are great for outdoor work. They have them at Harbor Freight for $1.99. Ibuy several pair soi always have them when I need a pair.

[@freecycling6687]

This is brilliant. And SO much better than the overpriced metal racks on that well-known website. Those things have thin metal legs that sink into the ground under the weight of the wood, requiring a good bit of ground preparation. And the "covers" they come with disintegrate in less than a year. (yes, i was that guy.)

[@firewoodforlife]

Thank you!

[@cms123tube]

Great way to stack firewood ! I would turn the middle cinder block "holes up" it is stronger in this position.

[@firewoodforlife]

Good tip!

[@johnhouli3450]

Thank you. I believe I have all of the blocks I’m thinking a four foot length 8 foot to big. Thanks Houli

[@firewoodforlife]

No problem!

[@davethe-bear9923]

AWESOME! Thank you.

[@firewoodforlife]

No problem!

[@souprgyro637]

I have used this approach for years. Only issue I've run into is vertical 2x4s act as levers and put pressure on the outside blocks to dig into the ground on the outside of the assembly. I'm taking it all apart before winter to level the outside blocks. I'm guessing I will have to do this every few years.

[@jlen82]

This is how I stack my wood. Thanks for the video.

[@firewoodforlife]

You bet!

[@J-B876]

That is genius and will work perfectly for my firewood needs. (On 1/3 scale). Thank you.

[@firewoodforlife]

You bet!

[@edgardomatos6923]

genius!!! well done.

[@firewoodforlife]

Thanks!

[@obxburg]

I'm all about the KISS Principle and this certainly fits the bill. Simple and more importantly it's a Brilliant concept 🙌🏼🫵🏼🙌🏼 Thank you Sir!

[@firewoodforlife]

You’re welcome!!!!

[@irvinschutz7699]

Hello, thank you for this wonderful idea. I can use this system also in our county (The Netherlands) Greetzz, Irvin.

[@johnlennon1049]

Ingenious! Thank you for posting.

[@firewoodforlife]

Glad you liked it!

[@therealpitabread]

Thank you, just what I was looking for, I am going to build one today.

[@firewoodforlife]

I hope you love it!

[@ScottColman]

I was needing a two pos hole posts and some arms to hold reclaimed 2x that had a roof to shed water.

[@shannonherb2048]

That's what we just did. Works great.

[@mariolopez-ri8wd]

Great idea nice video keep them coming

[@firewoodforlife]

Thanks! Will do!

[@baxterclaretrautman7319]

Running to store now to get blocks and boards. Thanks!

[@firewoodforlife]

My pleasure!

[@InsertDeafultName]

I had to chop down a bunch of tree limbs touching my house, and needed a simple way to dry them for future burning. This was perfect. Simple yet effective. Will be 'building' it this weekend, if you really can call that 0 tool assembly a build.

[@danielcarroccia1042]

I heat my home in New Jersey for 6 months per year. I burn bout 5 cords in air tight wood burner. To minimize the oil I have to use in furnace. Ur rack is genius

[@firewoodforlife]

Thank you!

[@MADHIKER777]

Those atlas gloves are the bomb!!

[@firewoodforlife]

Yes they are!

[@fuzzynenja]

I'm going to build this today! Thanks for the tips.

[@firewoodforlife]

No problem. Enjoy!

[@OfficiallyFran]

Thanks, I was looking at all the cute/expensive options. This is more my taste!

[@firewoodforlife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@keith9112]

Absolutely a great idea. Thank you 😀

[@firewoodforlife]

You bet!

[@rockwilliams457]

Great video! Thank you friend....Texas Hill Country...

[@firewoodforlife]

Thanks for watching!

[@janelinley3624]

So simple and cool!

[@homesteadknowhow]

Seams pretty nifty for smaller stacks of wood.

[@amandine512]

I'm going to build one of these tomorrow. Thanks!

[@firewoodforlife]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@jebediahbarntrigger2526]

Great video, many thanks!

[@WesleyAllenNC]

Thanks for the video. I’m going to cancel my 2x4 steel bracket order and build this instead! Nice that’s it’s also elevated!

[@firewoodforlife]

Glad it was helpful!

[@drumcrazy72]

Good method. I’ll try this next time I make a face. Saves time as opposed to building a pig sty at each end to bookend the stack.

[@Lotteryhunter]

Man I literally just built thus is 10mins thanks

[@dar13rell]

Did this one for our firewood and it works great!!!!

[@firewoodforlife]

Awesome!

[@nicholaskinsella9059]

Just built this. Works great!

[@blasterviafinger3093]

Great and simple concept!

[@firewoodforlife]

Thank you!!!

[@philliphall5198]

This is a great idea, Thanks 🙏

[@firewoodforlife]

Glad you like it!

[@JeanJacquesCalabrese]

Great idea .

[@chelseagarrett7142]

Absolutely awesome video! Thanks.

[@firewoodforlife]

I’m glad you liked it. Thank you!

[@firstlast4100]

Great Video , Being the 2x4’s ends are will be on the ground. Do you think it would be better to use pressure treated ?

[@joshuadunbar7655]

What about covering it on the sides for winter

[@firewoodforlife]

You wouldn't want to cover up the entire stack, so the wood can breathe and not grow mold. However, a tarp to cover the top 1/3 of the stack works great to repel rain and snow while still letting the wood season.

[@joshuadunbar7655]

Thanks for the reply

[@carennash9853]

LOVE THIS! Made it 🙂

[@itookacanuk]

Very helpful. Thanks a lot.

[@firewoodforlife]

No worries!

[@EricFlores-vu9ju]

Perfect!

[@FrankIngoglia]

Excellent!

[@elgatol4203]

Flip the center block over like your end blocks, it's stronger and is meant to be used that way.

[@davidkempjr.7045]

Love it, thank you.

[@Paul-tk1hg]

Great idea!! Thanks

[@firewoodforlife]

You're welcome!