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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 Set Up a Home Rainwater Collection System

Intermediate 4-6 Hours

Every rainstorm sends hundreds, sometimes thousands, of gallons of water cascading off your roof and straight into the storm drain. Setting up a rainwater harvesting system lets you capture that water before…

The Ultimate Guide to Saving Water at Home

Water Conservation at The Home Depot Water is an essential resource for everyday life at home and plays an important role in supporting healthy ecosystems. From fixing leaks and upgrading bathroom fixtures…

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…

How to Start Xeriscaping at Home

Advanced Over a Day

Start xeriscaping at home with practical tips, tools and plant suggestions.

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…

Stop Leaks, Save Water and Lower Your Bills

A small leak may not seem like a big deal, but those drips add up, wasting nearly one trillion gallons of water across the U.S. each year according to the EPA. That’s…