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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Prevent mice, ants, bedbugs, and more.

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

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

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

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

Strategies to keep your financial data safe during the holiday shopping season and beyond.