Recently, I went to visit some friends who live about an 1 hour north of Calgary.  They live in a log home that was built in the late 1980s.  They do not have central heat in thier home.  Instead, they use a wood stove.  They have lived in the home for over 10 years, and they enjoy using this method to heat their home.  I asked them where they put all of their wood.  They showed me where it was stored.  They had purchased a storage unit , which they leave on thier property during the cold season.  I told them that was a great idea.  Not only does it store the wood, but it also helps to keep it dry.