Live from its Store Manager’s Meeting in Las Vegas, Nevada, The Home Depot is introducing a lineup of cutting-edge innovations that will launch throughout the spring. Equipping customers with the right products to tackle their home projects with confidence, the new innovations come from national suppliers including Behr, Kidde & Ring, Makita and EcoSmart, one of The Home Depot’s own exclusive brands.
From tool storage to home safety, these innovations combine high performance with smart design, offering unmatched versatility for DIYers and Pros alike.
BEHR Paint Company Announces “Cedar” as the 2025 Exterior Stain Color of the Year, Alongside Annual Curb Appeal Collection
Launching March 19, 2025, exclusively at The Home Depot
BEHR Paint Company has selected Cedar as the 2025 Exterior Stain Color of the Year, a warm, earthy hue inspired by the natural tones of cedarwood. Featured alongside BEHR's annual Curb Appeal Collection, a curated selection of timeless exterior paint colors, Cedar blends rustic charm with modern elegance to elevate any home exterior. Available in BEHR PREMIUM® Solid Color Waterproofing Stain & Sealer – rated as the #1 Most Trusted Exterior Stain in the U.S. and Canada – Cedar provides long-lasting protection for decks, fences and exterior wood surfaces.
EcoSmart Universal Select Light Bulb
Launching in March-April 2025, exclusively at The Home Depot
EcoSmart’s Universal Select Light Bulb simplifies home lighting with adjustable brightness and six shades of white in a single bulb, eliminating guesswork for consumers. Compatible with multiple wattages, it offers customizable color temperatures from 2700K Soft White to 6500K Daylight Deluxe, delivering flexible lighting solutions at an everyday value.
Kidde Smart Smoke & Smart Combo Alarm with Ring Technology
Launching in April 2025, only at The Home Depot through October 2025
Kidde’s Smart Smoke and Smart Combo Alarms with built-in Ring technology enhance home safety, empowering customers to better protect their homes from anywhere. When the alarms detect unsafe levels of smoke or carbon monoxide, they alert customers in real time via the Ring app, providing added peace of mind, control and convenience. The alarms also come with Kidde’s advanced smoke detection technology and work with Ring’s optional 24/7 Smoke & CO Monitoring subscription service. With whole-home smart connectivity***, these alarms deliver intuitive fire and carbon monoxide detection, bringing advanced safety to more homes.
***Different models offer different interconnection options and requirements. See User Guide for more info.
Makita MAKTRAK™
Launching in June 2025, only at The Home Depot
Makita MAKTRAK™ redefines tool storage with a horizontal-based design and dual-hinge lids that allow access to any case from either side without unstacking. For truck owners, the rolling tool chest base and premium handle with Gecko Grips™ provide efficient truck bed loading and unloading. MAKTRAK™ is built with wide interior space to handle larger tools like rotary hammers and nail guns. Additional features include a MOLLE panel divider for customization, storage trays for batteries and chargers, and a hidden slot for smart tracking devices to aid in theft prevention. MAKTRAK™ is designed, engineered and manufactured in the U.S.A. with global materials.
Visit your nearest Home Depot store or shop online at homedepot.com to make home improvement easier and unlock the potential of any project with the latest innovations.
