Sears Home Services Provides a Wide Array of Tips and Solutions to Help With Home Improvement Projects in 2012

HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., Jan. 19, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- With the start of a new year comes inspiration to make new resolutions and goals. And why not focus on the place you spend most of your time: your home. For many, 2012 home improvement planning starts now, knowing that these renovations not only help to improve aesthetics, but can also increase the inherent livability and enjoyment in the home. Taking on home remodeling yourself can be a daunting task, but with help from experts, this process can be simple and seamless. As the nation's largest provider of home services, Sears Home Services has the expertise and resources to provide superior renovations at a great value.

"Sears Home Services is a trusted resource for home improvement assistance, with attractive pricing and financing options for our customers," said Stu Reed, SVP and president of Sears Home Services. "We want to provide our customers with everything they need to improve their homes with high-quality products and exclusive brands—plus the confidence of knowing the work is backed by a Sears warranty."

To help customers get a fresh start, Sears experts will provide free in-home consultations, working within a specified budget and style to create virtual mock-ups and help identify various brands and options to meet each homeowner's needs. Whether customers prefer a look that is traditional, contemporary, elegant or luxurious, Sears has the design choices to enhance the style and feel of any home. Sears Home Services consultants offer tips and special offers on a variety of home improvement projects that will help enrich the home.

Bath Remodeling

According to the National Association of Realtors, one of the best investments in a home is bathroom renovation. Remodeling a bathroom that's more than 25 years old substantially increases the value of your home.[i] Whether it's updating cabinets, lighting, tiling or countertops, or planning a total bathroom makeover, Sears experts can help with every step of the process. Or, for a few quick fixes that will update the overall look of your bathroom, do-it-yourselfer's can install new bathroom accessories such as towel bars, the shower-curtain rod, robe hooks and the showerhead.

• Save $500 on Sears Bath Remodeling[ii]
• Tips on Installing Bathroom Accessories to Update Your Bathroom

Kitchen Remodeling

The kitchen is the heart of the home. And kitchen renovations don't need to be dramatic to be impactful—updates such as new countertops, cabinets, appliances or flooring all can dramatically improve the kitchen. Additionally, these improvements can also help yield increased functionality and space throughout the kitchen. For a simple refresh, homeowners can also give their kitchen a new look by replacing the hardware on cabinets, painting or updating fixtures. Sears experts can help with kitchen cabinet installation or refacing, kitchen countertop installation or a total kitchen makeover.

• Save $500 on Sears Kitchen Remodeling[iii]
• Save $500 on Sears Cabinet Refacing[iv]
• Save $250 on Sears Countertop Purchases[v]

Flooring Installation

A great way to upgrade an area of your home and pull a room together is to install new floors. Whether it's carpeting, tile, laminate, porcelain or ceramic tile, vinyl or hardwood flooring installation—Sears has quality home flooring. As always, a Sears project coordinator will help choose the right floors for each homeowner's needs.

• Flooring Installation and Replacement Services at 12 months with no interest if paid in full within 12 months when you use a qualifying Sears card. Not available in all areas.[vi]

Visit Sears Home Services online for more information on these stylish and value-adding home services http://www.searshomeservices.com/improve or by calling 866-508-3929.

About Sears Holdings Corporation

Sears Holdings Corporation is the nation's fourth largest broadline retailer with over 4,000 full-line and specialty retail stores in the United States and Canada. Sears Holdings is the leading home appliance retailer as well as a leader in tools, lawn and garden, consumer electronics and automotive repair and maintenance. Sears Holdings is the 2011 ENERGY STAR® Retail Partner of the Year. Key proprietary brands include Kenmore, Craftsman and DieHard, and a broad apparel offering, including such well-known labels as Lands'' End, Jaclyn Smith and Joe Boxer, as well as the Apostrophe and Covington brands. It also has the Country Living collection, which is offered by Sears and Kmart. We are the nation's largest provider of home services, with more than 11 million service calls made annually. Sears Holdings Corporation operates through its subsidiaries, including Sears, Roebuck and Co. and Kmart Corporation. For more information, visit Sears Holdings' website at www.searsholdings.com. |Twitter: @searsholdings | |Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/SHCCareers

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