January 16, 2019 4:46 pm
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When was the last time you used a handrail? If it was a garden-variety handrail, you probably didn’t even take notice of it. These features are often taken for granted. They are simply a necessary tool for safety and assistance. But they don’t have to be—natural wooden lodgepoles in Utah can transform a utilitarian handrail into a charming and inviting feature of your property. A host of styles and options are available to create something unique for your space. To get your creative juices flowing, consider the following ideas: Porch steps: Make your entrance more inviting with a natural wood... View Article
January 2, 2019 4:45 pm
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With your creative juices flowing, there’s no limit to the incredible decorations you can make for your home. As you spruce up your living space with DIY projects, don’t overlook the many possibilities provided by lodgepoles in Utah. These natural wood pieces are ideal for making home decorations of all types and sizes. Consider the following top 10 ideas for your next wood project: Coat rack: Finish the wood with your favorite stain, then add a few hooks to match your interior theme. Place your horizontal coat hook on a wall near your entry for a charming, rustic place to... 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
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
