"Seasoning wood for the next season requires several cubic meters of volume. Along with unseasoned wood comes insects. A wood stack is the most perfect breeding ground for mice and rats you can think of. How many of you are willing or able to drag that stuff indoors?"

You aren't seeing the Big Picture! The mice and rats eat the insects, and then I trap the rats and mice to feed my cats, thus saving on cat food!

OR, I train the largest rats to defend the woodpile. You've heard of 'ankle biters', right?

It isn't usually suggested to stack wood against the house, but maybe it would provide extra insulation.

Sue