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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…

During the late 1840s, Mathias Klein, a German blacksmith and locksmith, decided to make the adventurous move to the United States. Learning English on the go, Mathias arrived in Chicago ready to work hard and make a name for himself. More than 150 years later that name still stands with the family-owned business: Klein Tools.

From the inside our aisles to the communities outside our stores, supporting our military is a passion for The Home Depot and our associates. With more than 37,000 veterans currently employed in our stores and 22,000 veteran’s homes transformed by Team Depot, our associate-led volunteer force, we take pride in giving back to those who served our country.