We put together the ultimate guide to saving money at Home Depot. We are sharing deals, discounts, and insider tips at Home Depot, both in-store and online.
Home Depot is one of the largest home improvement retailers in the country, so you will find virtually any tool you might need.
When I’m in one of my favorite stores, like a local Home Depot, I wander in when we need something. It can often cause a problem for our budgets if we don’t pay that much attention to what we shop for. It’s great to know the ins and outs of Home Depot so you can score deep discounts and exclusive deals.
So before you make your way to purchase power tools for your next home improvement project, here are the best ways to Shop at Home Depot, Like a Money Saving Pro. We welcome your ideas, too!
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Best Ways to Shop at Home Depot
Shop at the Home Depot Savings Section
Your best bet for finding great deals on quality products for your home is to shop at Home Depot Savings. Home Depot Clearance offers savings on a range of items, including patio furniture, bath, kitchen, hardware, home electronics, lawn and garden, and more. You can find clearance items online or in-store and enjoy free shipping on qualified orders.
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Milwaukee – M18 Brushless Cordless Handheld Blower Kit
- Full throttle in under 1 second
- Part of the M18 System, featuring over 250+ tools
- Includes high output 8.0Ah battery and rapid charger
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BYBLIGHT – Wellston 7-Tier Indoor Plant Stand
- Wide and tall shelves accommodate large planters
- 7-tier design enables multiple plant displays in compact spaces
- Engineered wood and metal construction supports up to 200 lbs
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RYOBI – ONE+ 18V Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner Kit
- Comes with 4.0 Ah battery and charger
- Portable And Quick Cordless Cleaning
- Self-Standing Design For Ultimate Convenience
- Over 300 ONE+ Products – All Work With Any RYOBI ONE+ 18V Battery
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StyleWell – Set of 4 Matted Picture Frame Set
- Designed for vertical or horizontal display
- Set of 4 gallery photo frames in black finish with removable mats
- Each frame measures 16×20 with an 8×10 matted photo opening
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Cuckoo – CR-0375FW 3 Cup Rice Cooker and Warmer
- Machine washable fabric for easy maintenance
- Blue striped pattern for a calming modern accent
- Made of 100% terry cotton for absorbency and fade-resistance
- Comes with nonstick pot, 10 menu modes, LCD display, and auto clean
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Tommy Bahama – Ocean Bay Stripe 3-Piece Medium Blue Cotton Towel Set
- Machine washable fabric for easy maintenance
- Blue striped pattern for a calming modern accent
- Made of 100% terry cotton for absorbency and fade-resistance
Check their Special Buy of the Day
Every day online, you can find deeply discounted merchandise. Sometimes, you won’t even believe how low the price tags for their Special Buy of the Day items can get. However, these are “today only” offers while supplies last.
Shop at the Specials and Offers section
One of the easiest ways to get the best deal on items you plan to buy is by sorting the items by department and price. Browsing through Home Depot’s Specials and Offers page is one of the great ways to get significant discounts.
Don’t pay for shipping.
Most orders of $45 or more will automatically qualify for free shipping. If you spend less than $45, you can choose free same-day pick-up at your local store.
Take Advantage of The Home Depot Return policy.
Home Depot has a generous return policy. You have 90 days from purchase with a valid sales receipt or shipping confirmation email, valid ID, or the credit card you used to purchase the item.
Some items have exceptions for a return.
These are the following items that may only be returned within 30 days of purchase:
- Furniture
- Area Rugs
- Gas Powered Equipment and Tractors
- Generators (other than Whole House and Stationary Generators)
- Consumer Electronics (Televisions & Computers)
Have you ever returned dead plants or flowers to Home Depot? I have seen others do this, but I’ve never tried it. To know about the full return policy, check out this link.
Do a price match for an additional 10% off
Home Depot has a price match guarantee if you find a lower price on any in-stock item at a local competitor. It will match the price of the item plus give you an extra 10% off. This excludes special orders, bid pricing, volume discounts, open-box merchandise, labor and installation, sales tax, rebates, free offers, typographical errors, and online purchases.
To purchase a big ticket item at Home Depot, check your local ads for competitors’ prices, such as Best Buy or Lowe’s. You must take that ad and ask for a price match plus an additional 10% off. Online purchases are subject to price match only.
Get the difference back if the price drops.
The Home Depot Price Protection Policy is valid for 30 days. If you purchase something and the price drops, you have 30 days to request a price adjustment. If you make a big ticket purchase, add a reminder to your calendar and check the price for the next 30 days.
Pay Attention to Price Mark Downs (tips courtesy of my friends at Rather Be Shopping)
What do Yellow Tags mean?
When shopping in-store, you will see items with yellow tags. These tags mean an item is nearing the end of its clearance days. The price indicated in the tag means it’s the biggest discount the store will make for an item.
Prices ending in .06 – “Former Home Depot employee, “George”, who used to perform all the price changes at the Home Depot where he worked, told me that any price ending in .06 is a clearance item and has 6 weeks to go until the next price change (which will be lower). These are typically printed on a yellow price tag.
Prices ending in .03 – “George” then told me that stuff that still doesn’t sell out after 6 weeks will be lowered again to a price ending in .03. This means that after 3 weeks, the item will go away forever. These are also printed on a yellow tag. Look at the date printed on the bottom of the price tag to determine when it was printed, as it’s an excellent indicator of when the item will get marked down again or be removed from the warehouse.”
At my Home Depot, you can often find clearance items and price markdowns on end caps in the store. Be sure to check when you plan to make your next purchase! You can usually get a price markdown on returned paint, so ask about that, too. You might get lucky and find just what you are looking for!
More Ways To Save at Home Depot
Look to see if there is a rebate
Before you purchase, visit the rebate center page on the Home Depot website. Search by product name or type, find current rebates and get money back on qualifying items. You may be surprised at the hundreds of items offering rebates. My tip: address the envelope for the refund and add the stamp immediately. Once I add the stamp, I am committed to sending in the rebate!
Use a competitor’s coupon (your mileage may vary)
Please take advantage of all available coupons that might work. It’s not listed on their website, but it is widely known that most Home Depot stores will accept competitors’ coupons, but often it is up to the manager. I have used Lowe’s and Ace Hardware coupons at my local Home Depot without issues. It’s worth a try for in-store merchandise. Come back and tell us if you tried it!
For Veterans
Active military, veterans and their spouses enjoy 10% off eligible purchases, up to $400 annually. To learn more, click here.
Rent tools at Home Depot
Did you know that you can rent tools at Home Depot? There are over 500 tools to rent for DIY projects, landscaping, and more. Not all stores rent tools, so this is your best bet to save money for a one-time project instead of spending half of your budget buying tools.
You can check the availability of the tools online or call your local store. Home Depot has everything, whether you’re looking to rent small items or large appliances for your home improvement needs. You can rent tools at Home Depot by the day, the hour, or the month.
Moving? Let Home Depot Help You
You can rent trucks at many Home Depot locations. My husband and I have done this several times. If you are moving or need a truck for a short time, check the prices at Home Depot. You can also get free, unlimited miles on one-way Penske truck rentals nationwide. When reserving online, you can get special deals and discounts on Penske rentals.
Use The Home Depot App
Make shopping more effortless when you use the Home Depot app. You can use this to browse for items and read reviews from other shoppers. Pro tip: If you plan to purchase big-ticket items, check the reviews from the item’s page to get insights on whether it’s worth it. You can also find an alternative to it because users leave them in their reviews sometimes.
I also love the shopping list, image search, barcode scanner, and augmented reality features of the app. To download the Home Depot app, click here.
Bonuses For People Who Shop at Home Depot
Home Depot is not only a hardware store offering exclusive home improvement product deals. It also has free workshops for the whole family.
Bonus For Kids
Kids can attend free in-store workshops. These free, fun workshops are held every 1st Saturday of each month for kids ages 5-12. The best part is they get to keep their craft and receive a FREE certificate of achievement, a Workshop Apron, and a commemorative pin. Children must be present at the store to participate in the workshop and receive the kit, apron, and pin. Registering online is recommended.
For Adults
Adults can attend free weekly workshops on topics where they can learn to build, fix, and install their home projects and save money by doing it themselves. You can also find free online project how-to’s on the Home Depot website.
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