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NAHB IBS: Vegas bound
Are you ready for Vegas? And no, I'm not talking about a junket to play slot machines. It's nearly time for the NAHB's International Builders' Show (IBS) on Jan. 22-24 at the Las Vegas Convention …- Teena Hammond -
Goodbye, 75-watt light bulb
It's the new year and time to say goodbye to the 75-watt incandescent bulb. On January 1 it was phased out in favor of higher-efficiency lights such as LEDs, CFLs and halogen. On January 1, 2012, 100 …- Teena Hammond -
Happy holidays, Gangnam Style
There's nothing more appealing to me than a clever sense of humor. Which is why I couldn't resist grinning when I watched the SolarEdge holiday greeting in the form of a quirky music video titled …- Teena Hammond -
Save money with LED holiday lights
Once again, it's time for that big holiday decision. Stick with traditional lights or replace them with LEDs? To make your decision a bit easier, check out this online calculator that Duke Energy has …- Teena Hammond -
Cornell creates indoor oasis for students (Video)
I adore gardening and as soon as I hear about anything connected to lawns or gardening, I get kind of giddy. So of course when I heard about indoor mini lawns at Cornell University, well, joy ensued …- Teena Hammond -
Gearing up for Greenbuild
The countdown is on. The USGBC's Greenbuild 2012 is set to begin next week in San Francisco, Nov. 14-16, and there are more than 800 exhibitors ready to show the latest in commercial and residential …- Teena Hammond -
Hurricane Sandy power outage tips and more
Hurricane Sandy is bearing down on the east coast today and I'm receiving tons of preparation tips from various sources. So I thought I'd share a compilation. And remember — power outage tips …- Teena Hammond -
Four steps to finding free money via rebates and incentives
One of the questions I'm asked most often is about available energy rebates and tax incentives. It seems that many people are confused about the free money available to them for energy-efficient …- Teena Hammond -
SPI: All things solar
I'm leaving on a jet plane. But don't worry. I'll soon resurface. I'm heading down to Orlando this afternoon to meet up with 20,000 or so of my closest friends at Solar Power International. The …- Teena Hammond -
Toto creates the perfect ride
If you've ever dreamed of riding on an oversized three-wheeled toilet seat powered by poo, now you'll get your chance. Toto debuted its Toilet Bike Neo this week in Tokyo. Yes, it's true. The bike …- Teena Hammond -
Gilligan’s Island receives solar power
This isn't a three-hour tour to a tropic island nest. But it is a tale of a Hawaiian isle that is receiving about 260 kilowatts of solar panels. Okay, so I'm stretching it a bit. But Coconut Island …- Teena Hammond -
Renewable energy has come a long way (Infographic)
Watching how far all things green, and particularly renewable energy, has come in recent years is one of my favorite parts of my job. Green Mountain Energy, based in Austin, Texas, and directly …- Teena Hammond -
Getting smarter with the new HGTV home giveaway
In the past, HGTV has designated the energy-efficient home it builds for annual giveaways as the HGTV Green Home. But it was announced last week that the 2013 house will be called the HGTV Smart Home …- Teena Hammond -
Build a green home? Fuhgeddaboudit
Last week I met with two fascinating people who are developing a 100-acre net zero sustainable community in Elizabethtown, Ky. Magnolia Farms, as the development is tagged, is something that's never …- Teena Hammond -
Who cares more about the environment? Men or women?
So, the big question is, when it comes to being eco-friendly, who cares more? Men or women? I hadn't even realized this was a real question until I ran across an interesting article in the Los …- Teena Hammond -
Texas builder offering to pay heating and air conditioning bills
Now, here's an interesting take on a builder willing to literally walk the talk. In Texas, Wilshire Homes is offering to pay overages on heating and cooling costs for homeowners who purchase one of …- Teena Hammond -
Reduce footprints in your home – the carbon kind
This summer is a great time for home improvement projects. Since going green is more than just a trend, but a lifestyle, it's best to focus on minimizing the footprints in your home. The carbon kind …- Teena Hammond -
Upcoming green shows
It's been a busy year with trade shows focusing on all things green. In February, ProudGreenHome visited the NAHB's International Builders' Show in Orlando, Fla., moving on to The Kitchen and Bath …- Teena Hammond -
Take advantage of energy rebates
One of the things I'm frequently asked about are energy rebates. It seems that many people are confused about what state and federal rebates are available to them when remodeling or building a home …- Teena Hammond -
Choosing the perfect tile
I'm moving into a new house in a few weeks, and I'm busy getting it ready. Choosing tile is one of the toughest things. It's more permanent than paint or carpet, or at least tougher to remove and …- Teena Hammond
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Teena Hammond
Teena Hammond has published more than 2,000 articles in People and W magazines, Women's Wear Daily, and in dozens of newspapers and books. She also wrote a home improvement, remodeling and decor column that ran in Gannett newspapers nationwide. She's interested in all things green and would love to hear from you with your story ideas.
