Home & Garden Deals - Home Improvement Deals

For in-store pickup only, Sears offers the Home Products International 18-Gallon Zero Nest Tote, model no. 94835, for $3.99. Activate this 5% off coupon to cut it to $3.79. That's more than a buck below the lowest price we could find for a similar storage tote elsewhere. Sales tax is added where applicable.

Sears cuts 75% off or more on select items in its clearance section. Better yet, activate this link to cut an additional 5% off many items. (Alternately, coupon code "SEARS2012" also takes an additional $5 off orders of $50 or more. Note that these discounts may not apply to all items.) Combined it's one of the best clearance sales we've seen from Sears in recent weeks. Shipping starts at $5.99 or free in-store pickup is available on many items. Some notable discounts:

• Country Living Betsy Mug for $1.47
• Converse Toddlers' Chuck Taylor All-Star Shoes for $7.49
• Me Too Girls' Casual Pavo Clogs for $9.99
• Bravo! Men's Powell Slip-On Shoes for $12.49
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Of note, sign up for a free Shop Your Way Max 3-Month Membership (formerly known as ShipVantage) via coupon code "MAXFREE4" to bag free shipping.

Sears cuts up to 75% off a selection of makeup, as listed below. Choose free in-store pickup to avoid the $5.55 shipping charge. With pickup, it puts each at the lowest total price we could find. Sales tax is added where applicable. The deals:

• Styli Style Flat Pencil (pictured) for $1.63
• Styli Style Eye Shadow 24 for $1.75
• Nestle Nerds Pinwheel 8-Piece Balm Set for $2
• Lumene Doublestay Mineral Makeup for $3

Sears offers the Explorer 3.2-oz. 2-Cycle Engine Oil, model no. 21003, for 99 cents. Choose free in-store pickup to avoid the $5.99 shipping fee. That's $1 off and the lowest total price we could find. Sales tax is added where applicable. This ash-less formula contains fuel stabilizer.

Sears offers the GearWrench 8-Piece Reversible Ratcheting Combination Wrench Set in Standard (pictured), model no. 44003, or Metric, model no. 44004, for $39.99. Activate this 5% off coupon to cut it to $37.99 in-cart. Shipping adds $4.99, or choose in-store pickup. Even with shipping, that's tied with our mention from three weeks ago as the lowest total price we've seen for these sets by $2. Sales tax is added where applicable. Features include a 15-degree offset for increased clearance and compact reversing lever.

Sears offers the ProSeries 22-Foot 52" Above Ground Pool, model no. 40030, for $679.99. Activate this 5% off coupon to cut it to $645.99. Choose in-store pickup to dodge the $69.99 shipping charge. That's $154 off and the best deal we could find for any 23-foot, 52" deep pool. Sales tax is added where applicable. It comes with a pump, cover, ladder, ground cloth, and maintenance kit.

Sears offers the Craftsman Compound Action Bypass Lopper, model no. 83719, for $15.99. Opt for in-store pickup to avoid the $7.75 shipping charge. That's $10 off and the lowest price we could find, although we saw it for $1 less two weeks ago. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features a carbon steel tool head, aluminum handles, and more.

Sears offers the Craftsman Aluminum Slide Locking Utility Knife (pictured), model no. 31145, for $4.99. Activate this link to knock it to $4.74. Opt for free in-store pickup to avoid the $5.99 shipping cost. That's the lowest total price we could find for a comparable knife elsewhere by $5. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features an anti-slip grip, quick release button, thumb indent, and more.

For in-store pickup only, Sears offers the similar Craftsman Multi-Position Folding Utility Knife, model no. 31146, for $4.74 via the link mentioned above. That's $4 less than the lowest total price we could find for a similar knife elsewhere. This folding knife features multiple lock angles, anti-slip grip, quick blade release button, and more.

Sears cuts 20% off select gladiator and craftsman hooks. Plus, get $5 off orders of $50 or more via coupon code "SEARS2012", or "CSOEXTRA15" for 15% off orders of $100 or more. With deals starting at $4.79 after discount, they're the best discounts we've seen on these hooks from Sears in recent months. Choose in-store pickup to avoid shipping fees, which start at $6.99. Sales tax is added where applicable.

A best bet is this Gladiator J & L Hook 8-Pack (pictured), model no. GAWAJL8PPM, for an in-cart price of $8.79. Choose in-store pickup to avoid the $6.99 shipping fee. That's the lowest price we could find by $4.

Sears offers the Craftsman Nextec 12-volt Drill / Driver with Multitool (pictured), model no. 7247, for $49.99. Plus, add this 11-Piece Screwdriver Bit Set with Magnetic Bit Holder to your cart for free. (Discount shows in-cart.) Opt for free in-store pickup to avoid the $9.99 shipping charge. That's $53 off and the lowest price we could find, although we saw this bundle for $5 less a month ago (since expired). Sales tax is added where applicable. The drill comes with a multi-tool and features an 18-position clutch, battery, charger, and more.

Sears offers the Eclipse Curtains Kent Grommet Window Panel in five colors (Wedgewood pictured) for $15.99. Activate this 5% off link to cut it to $15.19. Choose free in-store pickup to avoid the $6.50 shipping charge. (Orders of $25 or more qualify for free shipping.) With pickup, that's $17 off and the lowest total price we could find. Sales tax is added where applicable. These energy-saving, noise-reducing, blackout window panels measure 42" x 84".

Sears takes 33% off a selection of Craftsman Wrench and Socket Sets, as listed below. Plus, activate this link to further drop the price on each to $18.99. Even better, each is eligible for in-store pickup. (Otherwise, shipping starts at $4.99.) Each is at the lowest total price we could find. Sales tax is added where applicable. The deals, each $18.99:

• Craftsman 9-Piece Metric 6-Point Combination Wrench Set (pictured)
• Craftsman 9-Piece Standard 6-Point Combination Wrench Set
• Craftsman 9-Piece Metric 12-Point 1/2" Drive Socket Accessory Set
• Craftsman 9-Piece Standard 12-Point 1/2" Drive Socket Accessory Set

Sears offers the Nesco Professional Coffee Bean Roaster, model no. CR-1010PRR, for $128.24. Add it to your cart and activate this link to drop it to $121.83. With free shipping, that's $4 under our mention from three weeks ago and the lowest total price we could find by $28. Sales tax is added where applicable. This 800-watt roaster features an agitator, pre-set digital controls, catalytic converter, and more.

Today only, Sears offers this 5-Piece TV Tray Set in Natural (pictured), model no. PJ-TB001/NA, or Walnut, model no. PJ-TB001/WN, for an in-cart price of $31.49. Activate this link to cut it to $29.92. With free shipping, that beats our January mention of this set at the same price without free shipping, and is the lowest total price we could find for a comparable set in any finish by $19. Sales tax is added where applicable. These trays fold for storage.

Sears offers the Craftsman 16" and 20" Tool Bag Set, model no. 37450, for $12.49. Choose in-store pickup to avoid the $7.75 shipping fee. That's $13 off and the lowest price we could find, although it was $2 less in December. Sales tax is added where applicable. Each bag features a wide-mouth top and exterior pockets.

With limited stock, Sears offers the Craftsman 16-1/4" Tool Organizer with Parts Storage, model no. 59307, for $12.49. In-cart it falls to $11.24. Plus, activate this 5% off coupon to drop it to $10.68. Choose in-store pickup to avoid the $9.50 shipping charge. That's $14 off and the lowest price we could find. Sales tax is added where applicable. It features two divided compartments and two stackable trays.

Sears offers the Craftsman 154-Piece Mechanics Tool Set, model no. 35154, for $89.99. Coupon code "SEARS5OFF50" cuts it to $84.99. With free shipping, that's $65 off list and the lowest total price we could find. (It was $14 less in December.) Sales tax is added where applicable. This tool set includes 93 sockets, 5 drive tools, 12 combination wrenches, and 44 specialty tools in a molded case.

Update: Shipping is no longer free (it adds $17.62); however, free in-store pickup is available.

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