I probably don’t have to tell you this but … there’s a heat wave sweeping across many parts of the country. As the temperature goes up, so do our energy costs and air conditioners are usually the biggest culprits this time of year. In fact, during the summer air conditioners often account for more than half of the average electric bill. Thankfully, there is a way to stay cool and save money with these simple energy-saving tips:
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Watch Episode 4 of The Home Depot’s web series for a view of the global and regional trialing process our plants and flowers undergo to ensure they will grow successfully in your garden.
Christine Partin, Store Associate, Atlanta GA
The Fourth of July is here and I’m sure that many of you out there are planning an outdoor activity or two and what better way to spruce up your outdoor space and show your patriotic spirit than by decorating it red, white and blue? After looking through homedepot.com I came up with some pretty awesome red, white and blue themed outdoor décor ideas! Take a look:
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Watch episode 3 of The Home Depot’s web series for a glimpse of the technology that goes into producing best-in-breed plants and flowers for your garden.
By Ayana Glaze
Back in the “good old days”, children would wake up, throw on some play clothes, gobble down their cereal and head outside. They only returned when it was lunch or supper time…and that was only when called! Unfortunately, nowadays most kids are glued to their favorite gaming systems and ‘tween TV.
Eloise Elliott, Ph.D, and Steve Sanders, Ph.D, in a PBS.org article on children’s activity, wrote that the National Association for Sport and Physical Education advises that kids need to be physically active for at least 60 minutes per day. Sixty minutes should be pretty easy, but in a world where more and more kids are getting less exercise and becoming more sedentary, parents often struggle to find ways to keep kids physically active at home.
One solution for this dilemma is to create a fun, engaging outdoor play area at home with a variety of activities to keep kids interested and active for long periods of time. Below are a few ideas as to what to include if you want to create a fun outdoor play area for your kids:
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Jay Harris, 5 yr Store Associate, Chicago IL
Summer is a fun time for most, but can be a source of dread for others. It’s usually the time when people will go outside and enjoy the wonderful weather and blue skies. But for some of us it’s that time of year to stay inside and count down the days until winter again.
Most people who prefer to stay indoors in the summertime do so due to harsh allergies during this season. But, unfortunately, just because you’re safe inside doesn’t mean you’ve completely avoided all of those pesky allergens!
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By Shaina Oliphant
Say goodbye to spring and hello to sizzling summer days. It’s that time of year when your home becomes the center of activity for a season of fun. From kids on summer break to backyard cookouts, your home will play host to wonderful memories of friends and family. So why not freshen it up with a little paint?
Painting is one of the easiest and most inexpensive ways to completely transform any space. Whether you paint your entire house, just one room or even a single accent wall, you can quickly rejuvenate your home with just a little time and a few painting supplies. If you’ve never tackled a painting project before or want to “brush up” on proper techniques, homedepot.com is here to help. We’ve got lots of Project Guides to walk you through the process step-by-step, including guides on how to paint your home’s interior and exterior walls. And if you want a sneak peek of what a finished room will look like even before you slap on a lick of paint, find out how by taking a look at Preview Your Painting Projects With Our Interactive Room Visualizer.
Make sure to check back with us here at The Apron for more ideas on how to refresh your home inside and out this summer.
Sarah Molinari, Home Depot Communications
Some of the top companies in Georgia came together to aid tornado victims in Joplin today. We flew in 200 volunteers courtesy of Delta Air Lines. The cargo area was loaded with clean-up supplies from Georgia Pacific, and food and drink from Coca-Cola and Chick-fil-A. I was able to travel with the group early this morning on a special charter from Delta Air Lines.
We boarded the Boeing 757 in order to get a lot of volunteers and supplies here on the ground in Joplin today for projects throughout the city. One group is helping to rebuild a store associate’s home that was severely damaged by the May 22 storm. Another group is at the Sunny Jim Little League Park, which at least three of the Joplin residents I’ve met today have referred to as the “heart and soul” of this community.
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Kelly Caffarelli, President of The Home Depot Foundation
Monday morning I’ll be on my way to Joplin, Missouri with about 200 of my fellow Home Depot associates from Atlanta. We all volunteered to go help clean up and make repairs in the aftermath of the devastating tornado that hit Joplin on May 22. There’s a waiting list of people who wanted to participate; in fact Home Depot associates from as far away as Seattle have been asking for the opportunity to volunteer in Joplin since the day after the tornado.
Many of our volunteers Monday work at our Store Support Center in Atlanta and have been instrumental in helping the community and associates recover. That includes preparing for the opening of a new temporary store to serve customers after our store was destroyed by the tornado. They all wanted to come in person and show their support with their own sweat equity.
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By Shaina Oliphant
My dad loves to stay busy around the house. That’s why some of my fondest memories with him are long conversations while I passed him this tool or that, or simply sat and watched him in action. I remember thinking that he could fix anything. He was my superhero back then and he still is! So in honor of Father’s Day, here are some special memories of dad from the Home Depot team:
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