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ServiceLive.com's List of Top Home Improvements Under $100

    Service Providers Across the U.S. Ready to Take Orders Via Innovative

    Online Marketplace for Home Improvements and Repairs

    HOFFMAN ESTATES, Ill., June 8 /PRNewswire/ -- Hard economic times don't
necessarily mean home improvements are out of reach. In fact, through the
new Servicelive.com, thousands of home improvements and repairs have been
done for less than $100.

    ServiceLive.com is the first online marketplace that lets consumers
name their price for home improvements and repairs, making it possible for
homeowners to save money and time while checking projects off that
never-ending to-do list.

    "It's no secret that home values have plummeted and homeowners are
being cautious with their home improvement spending - but this doesn't mean
they're eliminating home maintenance and repairs altogether," said George
Coll, President of ServiceLive.com. "Savvy homeowners are safeguarding
their investment today by maintaining their homes to prevent larger and
more expensive repairs in the future. And many more are taking steps to
make their homes more energy-efficient as a way to trim their budgets."

    Thanks to ServiceLive.com, homeowners are taking steps to get things
done around their homes, while minimizing their costs. The following is a
look at the top home improvements completed through ServiceLive for less
than $100.

    Top Home Improvement Projects Under $100*:

    1. Handyman Help - Get help around the house and upgrade your curb
appeal with handyman services. For less than $100, some of the handy tasks
ServiceLive homeowners have gotten done include:



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    --  Dryer vent cleaning (can be a fire hazard!)
    --  New garage door opener installation
    --  A fresh coat of paint on the front door
    --  Drywall repair
    2. Create A Media Masterpiece - Maximize your family room with
assistance from a home electronics specialist. Some of the home electronics
projects completed for less than $100 include:



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    --  New flat screen TV wall-mounting
    --  Universal remote programming
    --  Training session to use a digital camera or MP3 player
    3. Goodbye Computer Viruses, Hello Wireless! - The computer always
needs fixing or upgrades. Service pros are always on-call and ready to come
out to help. Computer services that ServiceLive users have gotten done for
less than $100 include:



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    --  Wireless router installation
    --  Spyware and virus removal
    --  Computer system optimization
    4. Avoid Water Damage and Assess the Pipes - A plumbing specialist is
right around the corner with ServiceLive. For less than $100, some of the
plumbing work ServiceLive customers have gotten done include:



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    --  Water heater shut-off valve replacement
    --  Sump pump installation
    --  Leaky toilet repair
    5. Zap! Electrical Issues Solved - Brighten up your home by calling in
an electrician. Electrical services completed for under $100 include:



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    --  Electrical outlet installation or repair
    --  Light fixture or ceiling fan installation
    ServiceLive.com is an improved way to manage your home projects and get
the price you want, when you want it - all from a pre-screened service
provider. And it's easy to use: log on, find service providers to fit your
project and set your price. Sit back and watch service providers compete
for your business.

    ServiceLive.com puts you back in the driver's seat. So take control of
your home and wallet today, and enjoy home improvement and repairs on your
terms.

    For more information, please visit http://www.ServiceLive.com or call
888-549-0640.

    About ServiceLive.com

    ServiceLive.com is the first online marketplace that allows homeowners
and businesses to name their price for home improvements and repairs.
ServiceLive was designed to improve the process of getting services done
for both the homeowner and the service provider. Through the marketplace,
buyers arrange for services with the Service pros they chose. Service pros
are independent providers and are not employees or contractors of
ServiceLive. ServiceLive, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sears
Holdings based in Hoffman Estates, Ill.

    *While prices are named by the homeowner, ServiceLive is an open
marketplace and there is no guarantee that ServiceLive pros will accept a
specific offer.


SOURCE ServiceLive.com

 

 
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