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This home, made out of two corrugated-metal grain silos, is one of the coolest green homes we've seen in awhile. We don't know if it's the circular interior space, or that shiny exterior. Take a look inside.

Also: We're bringing back the basin (it's a great way to save water). We're also looking for a sink cleaning tip, exploring the West's best small eco-friendly towns, and we're asking one very important question: Can Etsy save the economy? Get the links after the jump.

Erica Tanov's lovely Berkeley, Ca home is the kind of place that warms our heart. It's cozy (even though it's large) and it is furnished almost entirely with beautiful secondhand items. See all the lust-worthy photos here.

Also: A bunch of ways to reuse old toothbrushes, a nifty way to store your bulk food items, a review of recycled tin foil, and beautiful tables made out of car hoods! Get all the links after the jump.

Do you use recycled toilet paper? You might be surprised (like we were) to learn how much water is wasted and what types of trees are being cut down to make super-cushy, premium brand TP.

Also: We're curious whether or not you use a garbage disposal, and whether or not you've ever used milk and yogurt as a facial cleanser? And we're looking at some beautiful recycled felt pillows and a table that grows veggies. Get all the links after the jump.

Talk about building with nature instead of against it ... Check out this amazing home in Missouri. It was built in a natural cave with tons of green amenities, and now the owners might be forced to sell. (It's listed on eBay.) Get the whole story.

Also: green screen-printed wallpaper, urban composting, green skills, and a newspaper vs. web smackdown. Get all the links after the jump.

Here's a green idea -- one that's especially fun when you're missing your favorite summer fruits. Host a jam party and show off your best seasonal canning.

Elsewhere: Are plastic water bottle clocks hot or not? Do you have a guilty non-green pleasure? The top environmental ads, and a container gardening reminder. Get all the links after the jump.

Very few things are as infinitely reusable as old towels and sheets. We'd almost argue that there's never a need to throw one out. Here are the top ten ways to recycled the stained, threadbare, or just plain out of style rejects in your linen closet.

Also: Learn how to install a programmable thermostat, give old paint brushes a new life, live without a television, and kick snail mail to the curb. All the links are after the jump.

Maybe it's because we live in a college town -- but, at certain times of year, there are used drawers and dressers on every corner. Here's a smart modular storage unit, constructed from salvaged drawers.

Elsewhere: A squishy, moss bath mat, a yellow page cardholder, utility bills that compare you with your neighbor, and a survey: is the recession making you more or less green (or neither)? All the links are after the jump.

Lisa and Ron's Sustainable Town House is one of the more modern homes we've ever toured over at Re-nest. It was built in 1883, but has been updated with the latest in sustainable fixings -- water saving systems for the shower and toilets, energy saving denim insulation, and EnergyStar appliances ...

Also: We're thinking about eating raw once a week. Could you do it? We're also looking at a DIY recycled cardboard cat scratcher, a showerhead adapter to help you save water, and a diaper debate that just won't quit. All the links are after the jump.

Although we had a week of sunshine and bizarrely warm weather here in Northern California last week, it's getting cold again. And when it's cold, what sounds better than a bed that's been pre-warmed by an electric blanket? Do you use one? It's an energy-efficient way to cut down on your gas heating bill.

Also, we're talking about green luxury, used books, cheap eco-friendly hand soap, and mattress alternatives. Get all the links after the jump.

It's Bedroom Month, so we're thinking a lot about what you can do to green your night's sleep. Buying used furniture is almost always a green way to go. But what about mattresses? Is that going too far? Would you ever buy a used mattress?

Also: Trent reminds us that it's time to start seeds for spring. Rachel puzzles over a green alternative to cocktail napkins. Jen gives us 37 reasons to take off our shoes before hanging out at home. And we share 10 tips for a closet cleanse. All the links are after the jump.

If cleaning and organizing are on your list of resolutions, consider getting green by minimizing. For a bit of inspiration, see what Amber did with her office space.

Also, 4 fun ways to reuse your 2008 calendar, 7 reasons a bread machine is green, a collection of easy green resolutions, and a survey. Could you give up your morning cup of joe? All the links are after the jump.

ReadyMade magazine recently asked 5 artists to come up with their own updated twists on the popular poster art of the Great Depression. We're loving the designs and the greenish messages. All 5 posters are available as free downloads at ReadyMade.

Also: We're exploring gifts that keep giving beyond the holiday season, a natural deodorizing trick, sustainable gingerbread houses, and the beautiful One Day Poem Pavilion by Jiyeon Song. Get all the links after the jump.

Take a peek at Adrian Grenier's Alter Eco headquarters. The place is LEED Platinum Certified and now, thanks to the help of Domino contributing editor Nathan Turner, it's decked out with all sorts of green furnishings and materials.

Also: We've got instructions for DIY paper snowflakes and paper ornaments, tips on a greener way to send home leftovers, and our official holiday gift black list (the things we won't be giving this season). All the links are after the jump.

Due to pocketbook and environmental concerns, this might be the first year of our lives that we go without a real Christmas tree. Knowing that a substitute of some sort is absolutely crucial -- we started looking into alternative ideas. What do you have in your house that could stand in for a Christmas tree (a ladder, perhaps)? Here are 7 wacky but charming possibilities.

Also: Old-school dishwashing that saves water and detergent, 9 green gift wrapping ideas, the virtues of glass for food storage, and water conservation tips. All after the jump.