The Home Depot and The Home Depot Foundation are committed to educating more people in the skilled trades and helping them find careers in the home improvement industry through our Path to Pro programs.  

Within The Home Depot, there is a large group of eco-conscious associates. They call themselves the Sustainability Squad, and they are living proof that Eco Actions make a difference. They are living a DIY sustainability lifestyle.  We sat down with members of the Sustainability Squad to learn more about their inspiration, motivation, and their individual Eco Actions.   

Summer is officially here. Rising temperatures often coincide with rising outdoor water use, primarily due to an increase in lawn and landscape watering. Experts estimate that 50 percent of the water we use outdoors is wasted due to evaporation, wind, or inefficient irrigation methods and systems. Use less water and promote healthy landscapes by sharing facts about overwatering and tips for…

ATLANTA (June 22, 2023) The Home Depot expects that by the end of fiscal year 2028, more than 85% of U.S. and Canada’s sales in outdoor power equipment, specifically push lawn mowers and handheld outdoor equipment like leaf blowers and trimmers, will run on rechargeable battery technology instead of gas. This transition will reduce over 2,000,000 metric tons of greenhouse gases annually from…

“There are few things in life that bring a greater sense of satisfaction and purpose than the act of giving,” says Arthur Blank, Home Depot cofounder, in his book Good Company.   To that end, giving back has always been a core part of The Home Depot’s culture. 

For those who may be wondering if they’ve missed the window of opportunity to grow their own vegetables and herbs this season, the answer is simple: it’s not too late. You can still plant many vegetables and herb plants in your garden right now if you remember to water regularly.   Here are some things to consider as you plan your harvest: 

In recent years, The Home Depot’s unique designs, innovative manufacturing techniques and dedication to value have transformed how customers shop and decorate for Halloween. The quality and affordability of our props make it easy for customers to add to their collections year after year. To meet extraordinarily high demand, and because who doesn’t love a good scare, The Home Depot is officially…

Shawn is a Rapid Deployment Center associate who works to quickly receive and sort inbound freight for Home Depot stores and fulfillment centers. When Shawn’s daughter was born preterm with congenital heart defects, a two-month stay in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) caused his family to fall behind with rent and utility bill payments.   Here’s how The Homer Fund helped him catch up…

15 years ago, The Home Depot embarked on a mission to build a best-in-class merchandising service team. MET, which stands for Merchandising Execution Team, was created as an alternative to using third party vendor service groups to keep our stores looking great for customers. Ann-Marie Campbell, who was the vice president of Instore Service at the time, said, “A Home Depot associate is going to…

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s WaterSense program labels thousands of products in a variety of price points, styles and finishes. Not only do WaterSense-labeled products look great, but they are also independently certified to use 20 percent less water and perform as well or better than standard models.    If you’re looking to remodel or update your bathroom, check out…