Shed ideas
Learn how to build a decent wood shed to hold 5-6 cords of wood. Have windows on all 4 sides to ensure good cross ventilation regardless of what way the wind blows. I built mine to hold that amount as it’s what I burn per season. No worries about rain / snow - just keep a good path shovelled. Train your kids to bring in an armful each day and add to the indoor stack. Teach your eldest how to light a proper fire. Outside wood storage is a pain in the ass. Firewood racks, tarps and the mess thats comes with it. Wood shed storage with good ventilation has always provided me with good / dry firewood. My neighbour converts his green house into a wood storage shed each fall. It’s like a friggin kiln.
Keep 1/4 cord of dry wood in the house. Nothing kills a fire or promotes chimmney problems than tossing cold / frozen wood on the fire.
Always try and keep a year ahead of your fire wood (specially hardwood). I’m ordering next years wood this week.