6 Genius Home Depot Shopping Hacks To Try in 2026
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Jamela Adam
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If you shop at The Home Depot, you know how easy it is to get carried away and overspend on home improvements and projects. With so many possibilities, the imagination runs rampant, and it’s easy to convince yourself that some hot new design or material is going to be worth the extra cost as it brings you joy over the years. While that can be true, and it’s better to splurge on what works than scrimp on what doesn’t, you might blow up your budget too quickly.
Shopping at Home Depot doesn’t have to break your bank, though. Here are a few Home Depot shopping hacks you can use to save big in 2026.
Use Price Match
Home Depot still honors its price match policy, meaning if you find the same item in stock somewhere else for less, they’ll match it. Home Depot will match prices with physical stores within your local area, which are any nearby stores that sell the same product under similar terms. They also match online prices for products available to ship to your location from competitors including Lowe’s, Menards, Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy and Target.
To request a price match at a Home Depot store, just show the cashier an ad, printout or website link that displays the competitor’s lower price. And if you notice a price drop after placing an order at The Home Depot, you can request a price adjustment within 30 days of your purchase.
Keep an Eye on Special Buy of the Day & Flash Deals
Home Depot runs limited-time online deals, sometimes for tools, appliances, décor or seasonal items, that come with steep discounts. These offers often change daily, so you’ll want to act fast before items sell out. If you don’t need something right away but it’s a good deal, you can grab it and store it until it’s useful.
Shop the Overstock, Clearance & “Oops” Sections
Home Depot often has overstocked items. These get sorted into clearance or discount racks, sometimes much cheaper than regular shelves. You’ll also want to check out the “oops paint” section. These are paint blends that were mixed incorrectly or returned. It may not be the right color, but if you’re doing a quick project or don’t care exactly what shade you get, it’s a pretty good deal.
Use Membership & Bulk Pricing Deals
You don’t need to be a professional to sign up for Home Depot’s free loyalty program (Pro Xtra). Membership unlocks perks like bulk pricing or project-based discounts if you’re buying multiple items at once. Once you become a member, you can also accumulate rewards on qualifying purchases both in stores and online.
To join the membership, enroll online, in app, in the store via the Pro Desk or call customer service at 866-333-3551.
Rent Tools Instead of Buying for One-Off Projects
If you have a one-time job, like concrete mixing, flooring work or yard clean-up, Home Depot offers tool and equipment rentals so you don’t have to buy expensive gear you’ll rarely use. Renting can save you hundreds of dollars compared with buying a new tool you’ll only use once or twice.
Combine Discounts
Sign up for Home Depot’s email or text alerts since new subscribers often get a small discount (for example, $5 off a certain minimum purchase). You can also look for discounted Home Depot gift cards online on resale sites and use them at checkout.
If you use a cash-back or rewards credit card, that can layer another bit of savings over the sale price.
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