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Smart Irrigation Controllers: Q&A with The Home Depot’s Irrigation Merchant

When it comes to conserving water at home, most people think about shorter showers or turning off the water while brushing their teeth. But one of the biggest opportunities for water savings…

Guide to Prepping Your Home for Vacation

Heading out for vacation is exciting, but an unprepared home can quietly rack up energy and water costs while you’re away. It can run the HVAC harder than necessary, keep lights on…

How to Celebrate Earth Month at Home

Earth Month is the perfect time to take simple action right where you live. You do not need a full renovation to make a difference. A few small projects can help support…

Refresh by Room: Upgrade Your Bathroom with Purpose

The bathroom is one of the hardest-working rooms in the home. It’s also one of the biggest sources of indoor water use. From showers and toilets to daily sink use, small upgrades…

How to Detect and Fix Water Leaks

Household leaks waste nearly 1 trillion gallons of water each year nationwide according to EPA WaterSense®. The average household can waste more than 10,000 gallons per year from leaks alone. That is…

Understanding Water Use at Home

Understanding how water is used throughout your home is the first step toward meaningful savings. The average American family uses more than 300 gallons of water per day at home, and roughly…

At-Home Habits for Better Water Quality

From fixing leaks to choosing the right detergent, simple actions add up to a healthier water future. August is National Water Quality Month, a time to acknowledge the significance of clean, safe…

Smarter Watering: How Rain Bird Is Helping Conserve Water with Smart Irrigation

As temperatures rise, and lawns green up across the country, outdoor water use surges, especially in spring and summer when irrigation systems kick into gear. For many homeowners, watering the yard is…

Growing Plants in Your Home Sustainably

If you’ve ever grown a ficus, a peace lily or even a lucky bamboo, you know the breath of fresh air a living plant invites to your home. It isn’t only about…

Crystal Clear: Home Water Filtration Matters More than Ever

This guide explores affordable filtration systems found at The Home Depot to remove contaminants, improve taste and protect your pipes. Find whole-house, under-sink, or faucet-mount options to ditch bottled water and invest…

Create a Thriving Oasis in Heat or Drought

Maintaining vibrant landscaping in the heat of summer or in drought conditions is simple with the numerous options of The Home Depot’s drought-tolerant plants. These low-maintenance beauties have become essential for homeowners…

Smart Irrigation with WaterSense®

It’s spring, and many lawns are already greening and growing. The EPA’s WaterSense program recommends a Sprinkler Spruce-Up this time of year to check your irrigation system for broken or leaking sprinkler…