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While this isn't the first grain-silo-turned-home we've blogged about (see the Monty-Silo House), it is available to stay in when visiting Texas. One of the many room options at the Gruene Homestead Inn, this 1940's grain silo was purchased and remodeled in 2007 into a one-bedroom, one-bathroom loft...

Just because it's chilly outside doesn't mean you have to ignore your garden space. If winter rains have turned your walkway into a soggy mess, or your yard full of puddles, there are steps you can take to move that water ...

Just in time for the holidays, the blogger of Make it Orange (See Recycled Magazine Coasters) brings us this wonderful how-to on making gift bows from magazines, sure to impress you and your gift recipient ...

After renovating most of my own home, there are certainly some things I'd recommend doing myself, and somethings that are better left to the pros. The renovator of a 1920's bungalow in L.A. recently gave an interview about some of the lessons learned from his own DIY experience...

We've blogged about sustainable Coconut Fiber doormats before but not these from Angela Adams. The newest addition to her modern line of environmentally-sensitive products are these beautiful and simple doormats, made from natural coconut fiber ...

We've posted before on agritourism but here's a great reminder that Fall is one of the best times to visit your local farm. "Agri-tainment" or "tourist farming" not only serves as a fun weekend getaway but is also a great way to educate kids on where there food comes from. Fall farm trips range from corn mazes to pumpkin or apple picking - a tasty, enjoyable and educational trip for the whole family ...

Halloween decorations are often thrown out after the day has passed, or at best are simply used for a couple weeks each year. Why not decorate with something that will last by planting some plants from the dark side...

We've blogged about a bubble wrap "stained glass window" before, but bubble wrap also works as a great insulator when it's cold. See how to use leftover packaging to decrease your heating bill, after the jump...

We've blogged before about our love for Method products, but do you know how the company started? It was founded by two newly graduated college grads —one a chemical engineer, and the other an ad guy— with one simple idea: create green products that are stylish and fragrant...

We've seen a few manual espresso makers before, but none are as elegant as this one by Presso. The Presso is capable of supplying the pressure to make shot after shot of espresso. Hot water is required (so it's not completely without energy), but no more than making a cup of tea ...

Knibb Modular Gardens lets you create a custom residential garden online in four easy steps. The best part? The plants are drought tolerant, the hard scape is permeable, the irrigation systems are efficient and the pavers can be made from recycled content...

Gasoline-powered yard tools are notorious for having poor emissions, but the alternative, electric powered tools, are often underpowered or inconvenient. The Lehr Eco trimmer aims to change that with propane power (think green Coleman canisters used for stoves) which cuts 95% of emitted pollutants and is recyclable...

Ron Calvert makes wine in his home winery, located in the Sierra Foothills of Northern California. His wife Candace, meanwhile, decided to recycle the barrels Ron uses for wine making (that have a limited life span) into furniture...

Concrete is one of those materials that is associated with green building (countertops, home construction, etc.), but it does take a large amount of energy to produce. However, its durability makes it attractive. The CB2 Element Coffee table is made of concrete, in an eco-friendly workshop...