Poinsettias have long been a staple of the holidays, and it’s easy to see why: they’re beautiful, festive and come in a wide variety of sizes. But what does it take to supply this holiday classic? Turns out quite a lot. “We do half a million poinsettias just with The Home Depot,” Wayne Weiss of Kurt Weiss Greenhouses tells us. “On Black Friday alone, about 160,000 of our 6-inch size…

Retail is changing every day. Over the past few years, The Home Depot has been making major investments to meet customer expectations, both in physical locations and in the digital world.This interconnected retail strategy was acknowledged in L2’s third annual Digital IQ Index study, where the company was ranked #1 among big box retailers for its digital performance.

A West Coast winter poses unique challenges for homeowners looking to weatherize their homes. In the Bay Area, rain—rather than snow—reigns. This winter, the Old Farmer’s Almanac predicts the heaviest showers will appear in December and mid-January. 

Christmas came early this year for the daughters of a U.S. Army veteran. Tyjha and Makia Davis were surprised with a custom playhouse built by Team Depot. Their father served nearly a decade in the U.S. Army and deployed four times to extreme combat zones. On Veterans Day, thousands of Home Depot associates gave back to veteran families. Some of the service projects included building the…

One of the best things about the holidays is watching people’s passion for the season take physical form. Trees, decorations and, of course, lights, lights, lights! But for the truly inspired, major light displays can become very expensive, very quickly. It’s hard not to wince at the increase in energy bills when you’re already juggling all the other increased costs around the holidays. Luckily…

When Donna Estep signed up for her community’s Christmas Tour of Homes, she knew decorating her veteran husband’s hospital bed could be a challenge.Then she tapped into her Christmas spirit.“I came up with this great idea, but I wasn’t sure how I was going to make it happen,” she told NBC 4 in Columbus. “I thought my husband’s hospital bed would look neat if we made it into a sleigh.”

Chicago isn’t called the Windy City for nothing. That’s why it comes as no surprise that the winter’s biggest villain to homeowners in the Upper Midwest is the dreaded draft—seeping through windows, doors and seemingly invisible cracks throughout the home. Todd Marks, a Chicagoan who’s worked for 21 years as a sales associate, store manager and, now, a regional merchandising manager at The Home…

It’s been a busy year at The Home Depot, from helping customers in our aisles to giving back in our communities. Before we shift gears to the new year, we’re taking a look back at 10 milestone moments in 2016:

Southerners may not be accustomed to the harshest winter conditions, leaving many caught off guard when a cold streak sneaks in. Unexpected ice and snow storms can leave homes without power, making it vital to prep your home before bad weather hits.

Millions of Americans make New Year’s resolutions each year. If you’re one of them, consider making your resolution count this year with a commitment to giving back.Not sure how to get started? Here are five easy ways to give back in 2017:1. Support military families through Operation Homefront.Operation Homefront is a national nonprofit that builds strong, stable and secure military families so…