August is here and with it, the Halloween shopping season. At least, that's according to Home Depot, which revealed its plans for this year's decor line of creatures, ghouls and monsters on July 28.

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If you're looking to pick up a tool at Home Depot, it may be worth checking the store's website to see if there are any deals available online.