Fireplaces are great, but they do come with one major problem: the need for wood. I remember many times during my childhood when my dad "asked" me to make the terrible trek outside into the cold to get more wood for the fire. Since most people store their wood outside, having a good wood caddy to carry your wood inside can make your trip into the cold a whole lot easier.

Finding the Right Wood Caddy

There are many types of wood caddies out there, so you'll be able to find one to suit your particular needs. If you use your fireplace a lot, you're probably going to want a caddy that is good for both carrying wood and holding a lot of wood inside next to your fireplace (where it's nice and warm). Many caddies are designed for holding wood, not for carrying it, so look for a model that comes with handles or some sort of carrying mechanism.

Some of the neatest caddies I've seen come with a canvas bag that actually sits inside of a metal rack. The canvas bag comes with handles, so you can bring it outside, load it up with logs, then bring it back in and place it in the metal rack. This type of caddy is also useful because it tends to keep little wood chips and sawdust from falling on your floor or carpet.

Caddies are also available for different types of wood. You can get a smaller caddy that is designed to hold smaller pieces of kindling or fatwood, or you can buy a caddy designed for larger logs. In either case, you'll be able to find plenty of beautiful wrought iron or brass designs that will match your interior decor.