Most people think of Home Depot as the place to pick up lumber, paint, tools, or whatever else they need for a weekend project. You make a list, walk through the aisles, grab what you need, pay, and head home.

But there’s more available than what’s sitting on the shelves. Home Depot has rental programs, discounts, price adjustments, delivery options, and other services that can make a project easier or cheaper.

Some of these perks are easy to miss if you only shop there occasionally. Others are things regular customers have figured out over time. Here are 13 Home Depot benefits worth checking before you make your next purchase.

Rent Tools Instead of Buying Them

There’s no reason to buy an expensive tool if you’re only going to use it once.

Home Depot rents all kinds of equipment, including carpet cleaners, pressure washers, tile saws, jackhammers, stump grinders, and even larger equipment such as mini excavators.

If you’re tackling a one-weekend project, renting can cost far less than buying the equipment outright. You also don’t have to figure out where you’re going to store a giant tool after the project is finished.

Look for “Oops” Paint

If you don’t care about getting a very particular paint color, check the discounted paint section.

Home Depot stores often have cans of paint that were mixed for a customer but weren’t picked up, or colors that didn’t turn out quite as expected. These are sometimes marked down heavily.

The selection is unpredictable, but that’s part of the fun. You might find a high-end paint at a fraction of its original price.

It can be a great option for furniture projects, sheds, small rooms, craft projects, or anywhere you have some flexibility with the color.

Get Paint Matched to an Existing Color

Trying to touch up a wall can be frustrating when you don’t know the exact paint color.

Home Depot can match paint from a sample you bring in. A paint chip is ideal, but a small removable piece of the painted surface may also work.

The match won’t always be perfect. Paint can change color with age, and lighting can make two very similar shades look different. Still, it can save you from repainting an entire room just because you can’t find the original color.

Take Advantage of the Plant Guarantee

Home Depot has a one-year guarantee for many perennials, trees, and shrubs when purchased with a receipt.

If a covered plant dies within that period, you may be able to return it, subject to the company’s current terms.

That can make buying larger plants a little less nerve-racking. Nobody wants to spend a lot on landscaping only to watch a new shrub die a few months later.

There are separate rules for plants ordered online, including how quickly you need to report damaged deliveries, so check the current policy before making a claim.

Rent a Truck for Big Purchases

Need to bring home lumber, mulch, an appliance, or something else that won’t fit in your car?

You don’t necessarily need to own a pickup truck. Home Depot offers truck rentals at participating locations for customers who need to haul larger purchases.

The Load ‘N Go option can be handy for a one-time project. Rather than asking a friend with a truck for a favor or paying for a delivery, you can compare the rental cost with your other options.

Compare Delivery With Truck Rental

Truck rental isn’t always the cheapest choice.

If you’re buying a large amount of lumber, flooring, mulch, or other heavy materials, check the delivery price before you load everything yourself.

Think about the full cost of renting a truck, picking it up, loading the materials, driving home, unloading, and returning the truck. If delivery is reasonably priced, paying for it can save you hours of work.

For really large orders, delivery may make more sense than trying to haul everything yourself.

Don’t Ignore the Pro Desk

You don’t have to be a contractor to ask for help at the Pro Desk.

If you’re working on a large renovation or buying a lot of the same material, the Pro Desk may be able to help with things such as bulk orders, delivery, product sourcing, and project-related purchases.

It’s worth asking about your options if you’re buying enough material that a normal trip through the checkout line doesn’t make much sense.

Check for a Price Match

Home Depot has a Low Price Guarantee, but there are rules about which competitors and products qualify.

For eligible purchases, the company may match a lower price from a qualifying competitor. Online purchases can also take shipping costs into account under the applicable terms.

Before paying full price, it can be worth checking retailers such as Amazon, Lowe’s, Walmart, or Target to see whether the exact same item is available for less.

Have the competitor’s price ready when you ask. Home Depot’s rules and exclusions apply, so don’t assume every lower price will qualify.

Check for a Price Adjustment After You Buy

There’s a particular kind of frustration that comes from buying something and seeing it go on sale a few days later.

If an eligible item drops in price within the applicable price-adjustment period, you may be able to get the difference refunded. Home Depot’s current policy should be checked for the exact time limit and exclusions.

It’s worth keeping your receipt for larger purchases. A quick visit to customer service could save you from paying the higher price when a sale starts shortly after your purchase.

Learn What the Clearance Tags Mean

The yellow clearance tags are worth a closer look.

Home Depot uses markdowns to clear out certain inventory, and clearance prices can change as items move through the process.

Some shoppers also pay attention to the final digits on clearance prices. Prices ending in .06 or .03 have often been associated with different stages of markdowns, though store practices can vary.

If you find something you want at a good clearance price, don’t assume it will still be there next time you visit. Clearance inventory can disappear quickly.

Ask About Competitor Coupons

Some Home Depot stores may accept qualifying competitor coupons, but the rules can vary and not every coupon will qualify.

If you have a coupon from another retailer, bring it with you and ask before checking out. It takes a few seconds, and you might be able to save some money on a purchase you were already planning to make.

It’s best to check the current coupon policy rather than assuming a particular competitor’s coupon will be accepted.

Ask About Bulk Pricing

Buying 20 bags of mulch is a little different from buying two.

If you’re purchasing large quantities of building materials, flooring, pavers, paint, or other project supplies, check whether bulk pricing is available.

This can be particularly useful for landlords, contractors, house flippers, or homeowners tackling a large renovation. Even a small discount per item can add up when you’re buying dozens of them.

Use the Home Depot App to Find What You Need

The Home Depot app can save you from wandering through the store looking for one specific item.

You can use it to check product information, read reviews, see whether an item is in stock, and find its location within a store. The barcode scanner can also pull up product details while you’re shopping.

The visual search feature can be handy when you know what something looks like but have no idea what it’s called.

For a big shopping trip, checking the app before leaving home can save a lot of time. It can also help you confirm that the store actually has the item before you make the drive.

Home Depot is easy to think of as just another hardware store, but there are plenty of services and savings opportunities beyond the regular shelves.

Before paying full price, buying an expensive tool, or loading a huge order into your car, check whether Home Depot has a rental, delivery, bulk-price, clearance, or price-match option that makes more sense.