In the wake of a natural disaster, Home Depot stores are a critical player when it comes to rebuilding a community’s infrastructure. But what role do our people play?From mucking housing to comforting residents in need – Home Depot associates have been on the ground across east Texas since Harvey made landfall, devastating the Houston area with an average of 50 inches of rain.See the…

During the holiday season, as gifts are exchanged and online gifting continues to rise, 25 percent more trash is thrown away—much of it containing expanded polystyrene (EPS) foam packaging, commonly referred to as styrofoam. EPS foam contains beads of chemicals and oil and while it protects packages from breaking, and can be difficult to recycle depending on what municipal recycling services are…

Mr. James Lucas, aka Jack, fought in the Korean War at just 17 years old. He joined the military in 1950, two years after it was desegregated. Jack graduated high school in the U.S. Navy, but not before his ship, the USS Pledge, sank on October 12, 1950. He spent all night in the water, continuing on to operate the USS Albert.

Did you know that we spend 90 percent of our time indoors?   That’s why we take our products—and specifically, knowing what’s inside them—seriously. From paints, to flooring, to wall and attic insulation, we’re working actively to provide more transparency and addressing chemicals of concern. We’re also tightening our wood purchasing policy to mandate Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC)…

With more than 400,000 associates, The Home Depot has long worked to create a diverse and inclusive environment for its associates and customers from all walks of life. In fact, more than 45 percent of new hires are ethnically diverse. That’s why Mogul, an online platform enabling women worldwide to connect, share information and access knowledge, has named Home Depot a Top Innovator in…

The Home Depot is offering students a chance to shape the future of retail through its summer internship program, which jumped 15 spots this month on Vault’s annual 50 Best Internships list. The program has become one of the most unique and sought-after internship experiences in American business, and there’s still time to apply for summer 2018.

When homeowners hear the name CLR, the green, orange and yellow label on the silver bottle immediately comes to mind. Most may not realize, however, that CLR is the product of more than 50 years of household cleaning innovation by the Gutterman family – beginning in 1949 with Manny Gutterman selling products to drug, hardware and department stores.

Everyday an orchestra of people are working to get your new kitchen appliances, attic insulation, and smart thermostat to our stores and now, to your front door. In fact, whether by rail, water, or roadway, The Home Depot’s supply chain network is constantly working on ways to move freight faster and with the least environmental impact.

Fall is when DIY projects wrap up, temperatures drop and we end up spending our time inside. It’s scientifically proven, in fact, that all of this time indoors and the changing light outside can give you a case of the blues. So this fall, embrace the lifestyle Scandinavians call hygge. This trend toward all things cozy and comfortable is the perfect cure for cabin fever and can be used almost…

At 111 years old, the world’s oldest living veteran says, “I’ve got more life to live.”Mr. Richard Overton served in WWI from 1940 to 1945, arriving to Pearl Harbor just seconds after the Japanese attacked.Upon returning to the U.S., Mr. Overton built his house from the ground up in Austin, Texas. Now, almost 70 years later, he proudly dwells in the very same home.…