How to Categorize Products for Home Depot

Understanding Home Depot Product Categorization

Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement retailer, serving millions of DIY enthusiasts, contractors, and homeowners across North America. For sellers on the Home Depot Marketplace, proper product categorization is essential for visibility among both professional and consumer audiences.

Home Depot's taxonomy is built around home improvement projects and professional trades. Unlike general retail taxonomies, it reflects how contractors and DIYers think about projects, organizing products by trade (electrical, plumbing, HVAC), room (kitchen, bathroom, outdoor), and project type (renovation, repair, maintenance). Understanding this project-centric approach is key to successful product placement.

The platform serves both retail consumers and Pro customers (contractors, builders, property managers), each with different browsing patterns and needs. Pro customers often search by specifications and bulk quantities, while DIYers browse by project or room. Our AI-powered categorization API understands these dual audiences and optimizes your product placement accordingly.

Home Depot Taxonomy Structure

Home Depot organizes products by department, mirroring their store layout and how customers approach home improvement projects.

Popular Home Depot Categories

API Integration Guide

import requests

def categorize_for_homedepot(product_description, api_key):
    base_url = "https://www.productcategorization.com/api/ecommerce/ecommerce_category6_get.php"
    params = {
        "query": product_description,
        "api_key": api_key,
        "data_type": "google"
    }
    response = requests.get(base_url, params=params)
    return response.json()

# Example usage
result = categorize_for_homedepot(
    "DeWalt 20V MAX XR Cordless Drill Driver Kit",
    "your_api_key_here"
)
print(f"Category: {result['category']}")