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The Home Depot Return Policy

Editor-verified return-policy details for The Home Depot — last verified Apr 17, 2026.

Generous return policy90 days left on a purchase made today

🔄 90 days to return — generous window.

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Policy at a glance

Return window
90 days (365 with Home Depot credit card)
Window (days)
90 days
Free returns
Yes (in-store)
Return shipping cost
N/A (mostly in-store returns)
Restocking fee
None generally
Holiday extension
Not specifically extended
Non-returnable items
Custom cuts, non-resellable items, cut lumber/wire, custom products
Time-bomb items
Major appliances 48 hours after delivery, gas-powered items 30 days
Category
Home

Frequently asked questions

What is The Home Depot's return window?

90 days (365 with Home Depot credit card)

Does The Home Depot offer free returns?

Yes (in-store)

How much does The Home Depot charge for return shipping?

N/A (mostly in-store returns)

Does The Home Depot charge a restocking fee?

None generally

Does The Home Depot extend its return window for the holidays?

Not specifically extended

What items cannot be returned to The Home Depot?

Custom cuts, non-resellable items, cut lumber/wire, custom products

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Return-policy data is sourced from The Home Depot’s public customer-service pages and editor-verified by the Thrifle team. Policies can change at any time — always confirm on The Home Depot’s official site before purchase.