If you think it’s rare for a group of 65,000 people to choose to spend the last week of summer in the hot Nevada desert, think again. An event like this not only exists, but is thriving. We’re referring, of course, to Burning Man, the ephemeral celebration of art, self-expression and self-reliance in the desolate Black Rock Desert. The gathering takes its name from the first event, when an eight-…

Summer heat is in full swing. As the sweat trickles down your back, you may consider finding a new air conditioning unit, a personal assistant to fan you all day or a move to a subarctic location. But don’t let the sweltering heat get you down.

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On August 29, 2005, the single most catastrophic natural disaster in U.S. history roared into the Gulf and ravaged the cities in its path. Those of us watching the news that day remember terrifying images of a city turned into a lake, with stranded families sending SOS messages on roof tops and boats searching for loved ones through flooded streets.

In the face of a natural disaster, Home Depot stores serve as a vital part of community infrastructures before, during and after a storm.But, what happens when a community has to prepare for and respond to one of the greatest natural disasters in U.S. history? Our stores, associates and The Homer Fund, our nonprofit charity that helps take care of Home Depot associates in need, take action.

In 1995, The Home Depot opened Tool Rental centers in four Nashville stores as a test. Years later, the business is celebrating its 20thanniversary as the fourth largest equipment rental company in the U.S. and biggest general large equipment and small tool rental company in the world.

As the world’s largest home improvement retailer, we understand that the best build and remodeling projects are the ones built sustainably. The Home Depot has a longstanding commitment to holding ourselves, our suppliers and our business partners accountable for sustainable business practices – from our environmental impact and sourcing to the products we sell and our involvement within the…

You’ve decluttered your house and organized your rooms—now it’s time for the next daunting task: spring cleaning. Sweeping the floors and vacuuming the stairs are already on your spring cleaning list, but what about areas of the house that are out of sight and thus out of mind?These are spots that are easy to ignore, but also need some attention at least a few times a year. We…

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Home Depot associates across the U.S. will be armed with the next generation FIRST Phone, a proprietary Zebra Technologies device used to improve customer service and efficiency in the aisles. Approximately forty-thousand of the devices have been deployed to U.S. stores in time for the busy spring season. FIRST Phones were designed specifically for The Home Depot, providing our associates with a…