The Home Depot, Inc. is a home improvement retailer that sells various building materials, home improvement, lawn and garden, and décor products, as well as installation services and tool and equipment rentals. The company serves homeowners, professional renovators, general contractors, maintenance professionals, property managers, building service contractors, and specialty tradesmen such as electricians, plumbers, and painters. They sell their products through various websites and operate 2,317 stores throughout the United States.