When the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History contacted The Home Depot looking for examples of how the retailer motivates its associates, company archivist Jennifer Wyatt knew just what to say and whom the museum should talk to next.

In 1978, Arthur Blank and his business partner Bernie Marcus were running a successful chain of hardware stores called Handy Dan – but then, they were unexpectedly fired. The next year, they conceived and launched a new kind of home improvement store: The Home Depot.  Listen in as Arthur talks about the highlights, the lowlights and the truly unbelievable moments with NPR’s Guy Raz on…

Even if you’re not in the path of a bomb cyclone this winter, you should know what to do—and what not to do—to prepare your home for a winter storm. Some simple fixes and tricks will save you money—and help keep you safe—when the snow starts to fly. 1. Protect Your Faucets (Inside and Out)

Dave Dohme is the kind of person who can make something out of anything. In fact, he’s spent 21 years at The Home Depot doing just that – helping customers solve their problems and find answers to their DIY questions. “He’s a definite team player. Dave works really hard at making sure that our team works together,” said Ramon Estevez, store manager of Store 6357 in Clearwater, Florida.

For most places around the country, January is the snowiest month of the year. Whether you were hammered by the bomb cyclone along the east coast or you’re preparing for the next blizzard, you need the right gear to keep your home safe from snow.From clearing the driveway to saving your roof from undue stress, these are the tools you need in your arsenal this winter.1. An Easy-To-Use Snow Blower

Service men and women say goodbye to their families, homes and comforts for the greater good of our country. Best case, they return home and smoothly transition back into civilian life. But what happens when they are injured overseas, and what if that includes sustaining a traumatic brain injury?

Husky puts its steel hand tools through the ringer to ensure they’re ready for anything: after all, they’re engineered for long lasting quality, strength and durability, and backed with a lifetime warranty. And demonstrating that extreme commitment to toughness calls for some pretty extreme ideas.So, Home Depot associate Ken Gaspar took a new approach.“We’ve done extreme test videos for…

Forty years after creating the home improvement DIY movement, The Home Depot isn’t resting. Customers’ expectations are changing rapidly, and we’re embracing the changing retail landscape with innovations that enhance the customer experience. That’s “How doers get more done.” 

The holidays are a busy time of year. Whether you’re looking to impress at a holiday party, or wanting to make Christmas morning easier, using Google Assistant gets the job done. It creates a cohesive experience that’s layered with services by linking smart home products together.  

Retail is changing, and customer expectations are higher than ever. That’s why The Home Depot continues to enhance our interconnected shopping experience. Today, we detailed the progress we’ve made to define the future of home improvement retail during our 2019 Investor and Analyst Conference held in New York City.