October 13, 2018 5:32 am
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In the event planning or tent industries, we frequently have customers who ask us about our selections of tents, yurts or teepees, but they often do not understand exactly which is which and what the differences between them are. They simply want a nice-looking structure that will look great and be practical enough for their event. This is totally understandable—you don’t need to have an extremely technical knowledge of these various types of structures, but it does help us to know exactly what it is you’re looking for so we can best serve you. Here’s a look at yurts and... View Article
September 29, 2018 5:32 am
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Many farmers tend to do their own livestock fencing rather than hiring a professional to take on the job. While this is certainly doable, it becomes crucial for you to be aware of certain common cattle fencing mistakes that could result in your having unsecured or otherwise faulty fencing. With this in mind, here are some things to watch for with your wooden fence poles in Utah when setting up fencing for livestock containment. Contact Huberwoods to learn more! Undersized corner posts This is perhaps the most frequently made mistake in the world of fencing. The problem tends to be... View Article
September 18, 2018 7:49 pm
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Are you interested in tackling a fun, relatively simple woodworking project? An end table is a great piece of furniture to make as a beginner, as it doesn’t require any ornate or detailed woodwork, but can still provide a wonderful, attractive finished product. When you create such a table using lodgepole logs, you’ll have an end table with a rustic appearance you simply would not be able to get with other types of woods, ideal for cabins, ranches or homes with rustic décor. Here are some basic DIY lodgepole end table instructions you can try out the next time you’re... View Article
September 4, 2018 7:49 pm
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Lodgepole pine is a staple of the woods in the western United States, especially in Yellowstone National Park. If you’ve visited Old Faithful, you’ve likely seen it en masse, but it’s also found frequently along the Oregon coast, in the Yukon Territory in Canada, in the Cascades in Washington (at upper elevations) and in the Sierra de Juarez Mountains of Baja California, Mexico. Lodgepole pine logs are often used for our teepees, but they are frequently used in other building projects, including woodworking and in construction. Here are just some of the characteristics and basics of lodgepole pine you may... View Article
August 10, 2018 6:18 pm
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Some archaeologists believe teepees may have been used as far back as 12,000 years ago. Some archaeological sites have revealed indicators that dwellings made from a number of wooden lodgepoles in Utah existed at that period in history, thanks to the use of carbon dating soil samples in areas that appeared to be remains of ancient villages and campsites. These dwellings may either have been what we now know as teepees, or something that is closer to a “wicklup,” which uses brush and bark for the outer walls versus canvas or hides. At these sites, archaeologists have also discovered stone... View Article
