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How-To Tips & Tricks

AAA's Via Magazine helps you outsmart life's challenges at home and on the road. Browse all our how-to guides on topics including your car, home, and money.

a smiling couple puts their Christmas tree into their hatchback vehicle with snow blowing outside

Tips for getting your fresh tree home safely.

Cars drive on a road surrounded by a dusting of snow.

Follow these tips to ensure you’re ready for any weather Old Man Winter has in store.

two young women look at a cell phone in a car

Put down the electronics (and the food) when you get behind the wheel.

car battery with jumper cables attached

Plus how to maintain the health of your car battery so you don't need the jumper cables.

autos on divided highway with green hills in background

Adopt these smart strategies to get more miles from every gallon.

child seated in a blue car seat

When used correctly, car seats can dramatically reduce the risk of fatal injuries for young kids.

shingled house exterior with exterior and interior security lights on

Want to protect your house from intruders? Here are 16 ways to do it.

a AAA Member cleans the windows on his car

Kick the tires and take a peek under the hood before you go.

AAA Smart Home Security control panel sitting on a countertop.

Building a smart home can start with a single bulb or switch.

a woman's hands unzip her black wallet as she goes to remove her ID

What you need to know about the new requirements going into effect on May 7, 2025.

Pest free, clean white kitchen.

Prevent mice, ants, bedbugs, and more.

A man rides a shared bike on a protected bike lane in New York City.

Drivers need to be especially cautious around cyclists. Here’s how best to share the road.

A couple on a road trip stand outside their car looking at the sun setting over the ocean

Think a two-day trip is too short to make a weekend getaway count? Think again.

A person stands on an electric scooter in white sneakers.

Here’s what you need to know when renting or buying an e-scooter.

A dog lounges on a rug in a home that has been prepared for an earthquake.

Keep yourself and others safe by being ready for the next quake.

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