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Like the clothes we wear, our homes are direct reflections of who we are and what we value. And, just like a new bag or pair of shoes, little fixes around the house can bring instant satisfaction without overriding that ever-tightening budget. Rather than "replace," the current trend has become "rethink." We talked with experts to round up some money-saving tips for rethinking our living space.

-- Susan Dunlap | McClatchy Newspapers

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