July 13, 2018 9:26 pm
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You don’t have to be a trained architect to appreciate a cool and unique home when you see one. Though unique houses can be made of all different materials, we tend to think the coolest ones are log cabins! This post will cover some of the top log cabins from across the globe that you’ll want to visit sometime soon, and give you a reason to visit Huberwoods to check out our vast selection of lodgepoles for sale in Utah. Glass Cabin In the hills of West Virginia’s Appalachian Mountains, you’ll find the Glass Cabin. Though this semi-traditional log cabin... View Article
June 20, 2018 10:43 pm
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In the United States, indigenous Americans are almost always thought of in conjunction with the teepee. It may come as a surprise to some, then, that most American tribes didn’t actually use teepees as their primary means of residence! Some tribes used teepees strictly for ceremonial purposes, while the vast bulk of America’s indigenous peoples didn’t use teepees at all. Teepees are conical wooden frames that were traditionally wrapped with birch bark or animal skins. Today, most teepees are made instead with canvas. Traditionally, only tribes in the Great Plains region used teepees as places of residence. Plains tribes lived... View Article
May 14, 2018 9:44 pm
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Lodgepoles are a type of lumber harvested from large, slender trees called lodgepole pine. These tall, slender poles are a beautiful material that can be used to make rustic furniture, outdoor structures and landscaping and construction features. Lodgepoles have been used historically for centuries by indigenous people for the construction of lodges, homes and buildings. They have been favored as a reliable building material for their natural beauty and durability, but all lumber eventually needs to be replaced because of wear, aging and damage. However, it can be difficult to know when it’s time for replacement. Thankfully, there are several... View Article