These used goods can show off your personality for less while helping the environment, too.

Why Shop Secondhand?

Decorating your space can be fun, but can also be expensive.

Interior design of living room with stylish armchair. Wood paneling with potted plants a bar cart and home decor

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Big-name retailers may sometimes offer fair-priced items, but they’re not the most special finds.

Here are a few of the best items to considerbuying used, according to Bettencourt and Vegliacich.

It’s easier than you think, and you’ll get a ton of new plants basically for free.