The most reliable way to protect outdoor firewood storage from pests is to enclose it in sealed metal compartments rather than leaving wood exposed in open racks or bins. Steel doors with tight-fitting seals prevent insects, spiders, scorpions and small animals from nesting in the stored wood. The storage compartment should be built into or adjacent to the fireplace structure so it is convenient but fully enclosed when not in use. In the Santa Barbara Estate, Kingdom & Co. designed the outdoor fireplace with built-in wood storage behind sealed steel doors. The doors were specifically engineered to prevent insects, bugs, spiders and snakes from getting inside, keeping the firewood clean and the area around the fireplace free of pests.