Topic: The Home Depot Inc.

Maytag dishwashers recall: Is repair or rebate the best deal?

As part of the Maytag dishwashers recall, customers can get a free repair or a rebate for a new dishwasher. The best deal depends on what you have and where you live.

Maytag dishwasher recall: What to do if yours is on the list

Some 1.7 million appliances are included in the Maytag dishwasher recall, which was initiated because of a fire hazard.

'Cash for Caulkers': What home improvements would be eligible?

Cash for Caulkers, which home-owners could tap for government rebates of as much as $8,000 if signed, covers a range of energy-efficient home upgrades.

Arizona immigration law: Hispanics vow, 'We're going to fight'

The new Arizona immigration law has motivated Hispanics nationwide. Many are saying that they want to cause problems for the Republicans in November.

Stock lessons from George Costanza

George Costanza turns his life around when he decides to do the exact opposite of whatever he thinks he should do. Looking at the high beta market rally, a similar strategy might work for investing.

Christian faith: Calvinism is back

In America's Christian faith, a surprising comeback of rock-ribbed Calvinism is challenging the Jesus-is-your-buddy gospel of modern evangelism.

In quest for jobs, more Americans join ranks of day laborers

Dogged by persistent unemployment, US-born jobless swell ranks of immigrant day laborers.

Olympic athletes who put their faith first

Four top competitors – including skeleton racer Noelle Pikus-Pace, who races Thursday in Vancouver – talk about drawing on their Christian faith in sport.

Energysavers.gov offers cash for more-efficient appliances

Patterned after 'cash for clunkers,' the Energysavers.gov program has allocated $300 million in rebates for consumers who buy Energy Star-rated appliances.

Obama's home energy-efficiency pitch: insulation is 'sexy'

President Obama called for more incentives for home energy-efficiency upgrades Tuesday, as a way to boost job-creation and cut energy costs. Green retrofitting of homes is on the rise in the US.

Why is Obama at Home Depot? To get cash for caulkers going.

President Obama's stop at Home Depot shows that if 'cash for caulkers' is going to get off the ground, the government has to get at least three groups to buy in.

Scientists prove that Mom was right

Should nations fly to the moon together?

As exploring the heavens becomes more expensive, many experts think it is time for nations to band together to push humanity to the next threshold of space exploration.

'No impact man' after a year doing without -- what now?

To reduce its environmental footprint, No Impact Man and his family did without toilet paper, elevators, TV, and cars for a year. What did they learn?

The Financial Lives of the Poets

A smart, witty novel about a nice, middle-class dad tempted to try crime to keep his family afloat.

FBI widens terror probe from New York to Colorado

Law enforcement officers Thursday questioned Najibullah Zazi, an airport shuttle driver in Denver, as part of an investigation into an alleged terror plot in New York City.

Hurricane Bill keeping you up? Take time for personal preparedness

Home Depot earnings stoke optimism. Is it misplaced?

Immigrant actors tell their story

Day laborers in Los Angeles offer impromptu street theater between jobs.

With Whitacre at GM, Detroit outsiders will be 'in'

As P&G CEO looks abroad, Home Depot cuts costs

Urban living, big-box style

Sparrows like all the modern conveniences of their Home Depot home.

Raised beds it is … but a lesson in trusting one’s partner

Pots or raised beds? The conundrums facing a novice greenhouse gardener