Things You Can Get For Free At Home Depot

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With over 2,300 stores across North America, Home Depot has become a go-to stop for people looking to make their space feel like home — whether that's a new homeowner swapping out decor elements or a renter making small upgrades without risking their security deposit. Unfortunately, home improvement can get expensive fast, with the cost of skilled labor, warranties, and materials adding up. As a result, many people turn to DIY alternatives to save money on less complex projects like painting and landscaping. 

The thing with remodeling or renovation projects is that they usually occur in large-scale, so supplies are often sold in large quantities with price tags to match. For customers who walk in trying to make minor fixes, like painting a chipped spot, those prices and sizes don't always make sense. Thankfully, Home Depot also has a range of free samples and services that customers can take advantage of when planning a project. These freebies also work for new DIYers looking to build their confidence. You definitely won't need all the freebies at once, but it's worth it to find out what's available and know how to get it when you do need it.

In a 2025 Angi survey, 25% of homeowners had to hire a professional to fix or complete a DIY project they had attempted. Even though DIY has become a common solution for home improvement among renters and homeowners, it can also be a money-saving tip to ignore. The problem with this so-called cheaper alternative is that mistakes can start to increase the project's costs. When you don't really know what you're doing, even a quick paint job can get pricier than necessary. 

This is where Home Depot's free workshops come in — they can help you gain experience before you begin your home project. Home Depot offers a range of free classes suited for beginner DIYers. The virtual How-To workshops for adults feature a range of livestreamed sessions covering the basics of common DIY projects like floor installation, painting, and drywall repair. Each session focuses on one topic or project at a time, and the duration ranges from 30 minutes to about an hour. For people who prefer to learn at their own pace, Home Depot has a library of videos under its On-Demand How-To Workshops. Here you get a collection of videos and webcasts covering the basics of home repair and common home upgrades. Some of them feature step-by-step instructions for approaching each task.  

Home Depot also offers kids' workshops that are tailored to help children try their hand at crafts projects. The in-store workshops take place on the first Saturday morning of each month. You can also find DIY project guides for kids with detailed instructions and how-to videos on the website. For more intermediate training, Home Depot offers the Path to Pro Skills training program for people looking to build a career in various trade professions. These workshops and training sessions are some of the best ways to save money at Home Depot in the long run.

Home improvement projects, especially when they're DIY, typically involve making a large commitment. Once you have enough knowledge and confidence to proceed, the next step is gathering materials, many of which come in large quantities — flooring sold by the square foot, or gallon-sized paint cans. In most cases, you can't get what you need for a tiny repair unless you're buying enough for a larger project. Making the mistake of buying the wrong shade or the wrong texture can sometimes mean you have to repeat the purchase. 

Home Depot has a range of free samples of building materials for sale, and the company also gives out some materials for free. For example, carpet is one; the company's carpet buying guide states that samples are available for free at your local store. You can select up to three of your top choices in a small 8-by-8-inch format. Not quite large enough to redo your living room, but enough to take home while you make a decision. If your specific DIY project focuses on repairing a worn or snagged patch of the carpet, using these free samples would be a great way to make that repair without wasting money on a whole new carpet.

For new kitchen projects, costs can also include a paid consultation with a designer to discuss the vision you'd like achieve. Home Depot removes that expense with its free kitchen design consultation. This way, you can talk with an expert about what you're looking to achieve, how to achieve it, and how much it will cost you. You can schedule the consultation either in-store or via a virtual video chat. For budget-friendly renovations, the free consultation also applies to Home Depot's kitchen remodeling services.