US EditionHome Depot got caught in the middle of a website's April Fools' Day joke
- Pro Tool Reviews posted a satirical article on April 1, 2025, about Home Depot.
- Rising inflation and operational costs prompted the fake announcement of parking fees.
- The prank claimed parking fees would vary by location, starting in May.
- The satirical post linked to a page displaying 'April Fools,' and Home Depot addressed it.
- Home Depot confirmed the parking fee announcement was an April Fools' prank.
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Is Home Depot charging a $5 parking fee to combat inflation? Company addresses rumors
Is Home Depot actually charging a $5 parking fee to combat inflation? The company has addressed recent rumors following a viral article claiming so — and the answer is no. According to Home Depot, the report was an “April Fool’s joke” from Pro Tool Reviews, which it said was posted “without our knowledge.” “We do not charge parking lot fees and don’t plan to,” a spokesperson told NBC Chicago in a statement. The original report, which now has an …
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Home Depot got caught in the middle of a website's April Fools' Day joke
The claim originated from Pro Tool Reviews, who posted an article on April 1 stating that Home Depot would begin implementing parking fees. But it's not true.
·Spokane, United States
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