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"  Want a stylish house without spending thousands of dollars? In I Brake for Yard Sales: And Flea Markets, Thrift Shops, Auctions, and the Occasional Dumpster, GMA anchor Lara Spencer\u2014and savant thrift shopper\u2014shows how you can get the house of your dreams with a good eye and a little elbow grease. Join us for a live Twitter chat with @LaraSpencer from noon to 1 p.m. EST on Tuesday, April 17, to find out Lara&amp;#039;s best secrets for turning trash into treasure\u2014and turning your home into a real gem!  Here are some of Lara&amp;#039;s top yard sale-ing tips: \u2014The better the neighborhood, the better the junk.  \u2014It&amp;#039;s not a bargain if it has bedbugs. \u2014Look for solid, well-made pieces that have &amp;quot;good bones&amp;quot;\u2014great lines, classic shapes. \u2014Don&amp;#039;t judge a book by its cover. A second-hand item can go from tired to terrific with new fabric or a fresh coat of paint. \u2014Bring cash. Nothing kills a negotiation like &amp;quot;Will you take a check?&amp;quot;  What&amp;#039;s your question for Lara? Join @redbookmag at noon on Tuesday to ask her live on Twitter\u2014be sure to include #AskLara so we see your question! [View the story &amp;quot;Lara Spencer Answers REDBOOK Readers&amp;#039; Design Questions&amp;quot; on Storify] "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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