Did you know you can text message Google (466453) from your phone for information when a data connection isn't reliable? They'll actually text you back results within seconds, nearly as quick as a search query online! I just tested the feature this morning, inquiring "What's the weather forecast for Los Angeles?" and I was immediately texted the weekend forecast above.

Molding, trim and paneling used to be standard finishing touches featured in any home, but these days it's often eschewed for clean lines and minimal detailing. When designed well this style can be successful, but the flip-side can be bland and lacking in character. Fortunately, adding detail is always possible and there's a bevy of options.

While breaking a lease is something to avoid, as with any binding contract, sometimes circumstances intervene and it becomes unavoidable. I found myself in this very position last year: about three months into a 18-month lease, an opportunity came up across country and we needed out. 

YouTube playback can be painfully unbearable to watch over at our apartment, with an annoying propensity for playback of almost any 720-1080p video to stutter and even stop completely mid-video. Little did I know the problem wasn't a slow internet connection or even YouTube servers, but possible behind-the-scene shenanigans from our service provider throttling connections to cached servers...

I used to hate cleaning behind this large potted plant. It is too big to move on a regular basis, and climbing back into the corner behind the pot to dust made me feel like a bull in a china shop. So guess what? That corner was always dusty. Until I had an "aha moment" which has meant that this corner is kept as clean as the rest of the house:

Don't know where to start with that pile of stuff in your bedroom? Fay Wolf is here to help you get started with today's One Minute Tip. More

Talk to professional photographers and they may wax poetic about their new DSLR, or better yet, the $2,000 lens separating everyday shooters from professionals. But where skilled photographers really separate themselves from us normal folks is their understanding about lighting, as shown here using an iPhone and a $10 IKEA lamp...

C'mon! Just fifteen more minutes! That's all you need to get out the door. But your phone's battery dropped dead, and there's not enough time to get a decent charge. If you ever find yourself in these dire straits, try this stupid-simple tip to keep the juice flowing fast. More

I love this idea! As soon as I saw the photo I had one of those "how did I live this long without knowing this!?" moments. 

Real Simple has a collection of other, possibly-new-to-you uses for aluminum foil, an item that I'm fairly sure the majority of us has a roll of in the ktichen cabinet. The best little tips and tricks are the ones you can use in a pinch and on the fly, and these definitely apply. 

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