We are DIY. We know what it is like to look in the trunk, Sunday morning, after a last-minute rush to the store (again!), and wonder to ourselves, “Was I crazy to buy so many paver stones? How am I going to pull this off?”

We DIY because we love to work with our hands. We DIY because we know the thrill of discovery – the satisfaction of a job well done. We DIY because we know – when the paint is dry, when the deck is sanded, and when the hydrangeas finally bloom – we will have turned our houses into homes.

We write this blog for you. Homeowners, apartment dwellers, gardeners, home improvement pros – we write this blog for you. Need ideas to get started? Our inspirational columns Places and Meet the Material showcase inspiring projects from around the web. Decorating on a budget? Our DIY Decor column highlights inexpensive ways to

If you’re interested in the latest products, our First Look column shares the same videos as our store associates see highlighting the newest in home improvement products.

Last, and not least – we write this blog for the 300,000 wonderful people who work for Home Depot stores nationwide. We are proud of our associates, who everyday strive to reach our goal of being the Number One in Customer Service. Check out Store Associate expert advice – available around the clock in our Community Forums – recapped in our From the Forum column.