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If you’re living in East Dallas, Lochwood, or anywhere near White Rock Lake, the Home Depot at 11255 Garland Rd is pretty much the local headquarters for getting stuff done. Located right near the intersection with Jupiter Road, it’s the go-to spot for those of us who would rather spend a Saturday morning fixing up a classic mid-century ranch house than driving all the way out to the suburbs. It’s a high-energy warehouse, but it still has that neighborhood vibe where you’re just as likely to run into a friend in the plumbing aisle as you are a local contractor grabbing a coffee at sunrise.
What really makes this "Garland Road" branch a lifesaver is the Tool & Truck Rental Center. We all know that in our established East Dallas neighborhoods, garage space can be a bit tight, so there’s no point in buying a giant power auger or a floor sander that you’ll only use once every five years. You can just rent the pro-grade gear for a few hours, knock out your project, and bring it back. Plus, if you’re picking up something that definitely won’t fit in your SUV—like a new riding mower or a stack of lumber for a backyard fence—they have rental trucks right on-site to help you get your haul home without having to bug a friend for their pickup.
The Garden Center here is another neighborhood favorite, especially when the Texas heat starts to kick in. It’s the first place we head to find drought-tolerant plants and native Texas greenery that can actually survive a 100-degree August, along with the right mulch and irrigation supplies to keep your yard looking sharp. The staff—especially the folks at the Pro Desk—actually understand the specific needs of our local homes. Whether you’re looking for a specific part for an older home repair or need advice on the best grass seed for North Texas soil, there’s usually an "Orange Apron" around with a practical, no-nonsense tip.
For those days when you’re in a real rush to beat the traffic near the lake, the Home Depot app and Curbside Pickup are total game-changers. You can check exactly which aisle and bay your door hinges are in before you even park, or just order online and have the team bring your items right out to your vehicle near the front. It’s efficient, reliable, and run by a crew that knows how to get people in and out so they can get back to their projects. Whether you're a professional builder hitting the aisles at 6:00 AM or a DIYer tackling your first kitchen backsplash, this Garland Road spot is the anchor that gets the job done.
Business Hours
Monday – Saturday: 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Note: Curbside pickup is generally available from 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM. The Pro Desk and Rental Center typically open at 6:00 AM on weekdays, which is perfect for the "early bird" crew to beat the morning commute.)
When The Home Depot was founded in 1978, Bernie Marcus and Arthur Blank had no idea how revolutionary this new “hardware store” would be for home improvement and the retail industry.
Today, we’re proud to be the world’s largest home improvement retailer. In more than 2,300 stores across North America, we aspire to excel in service – to our customers, associates, communities and shareholders. That’s what leadership means to us. That's The Home Depot difference.
Our founders' vision of one-stop shopping for the do-it-yourselfer came to fruition when they opened the first two Home Depot stores on June 22, 1979, in Atlanta, Georgia. The first stores, at around 60,000 square feet each, were cavernous warehouses that dwarfed the competition and stocked 25,000 products, much more than the average hardware store at that time.
Today, The Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement retailer with approximately 475,000 orange-blooded associates and more than 2,300 stores in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The typical store today averages 105,000 square feet of indoor retail space, interconnected with an e-commerce business that offers more than one million products for the DIY customer, professional contractors, and the industry's largest installation business for the Do-It-For-Me customer.
