The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a prime stock-hunting ground for income investors. The 30 companies that populate this index are among the most profitable, most well-established businesses on the planet. Many of the Dow components regularly pay (and regularly raise) their dividends steadily -- some for decades.

There are often at least a few of these Dow components trading at a relative discount, too, which can boost new investors' potential returns and lift their yields. Home Depot (NYSE: HD) is my favorite pick in that category of stocks on sale today.

Here are three of the biggest reasons to buy this reliable dividend payer right now.

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