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A mom holds her young daughter's hand to help her up a hiking trail.

9 Tips to Make Hiking with Kids More Fun for Everyone


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A family moves into their new home.

5 Tips for Purchasing a Home in a Competitive Market


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House & Home

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House & Home

A woman relaxes in a tile pool.

8 Tips to Make Your Pool More Efficient


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A homeowner puts on gutter covers to reduce wildfire risk.

Are You Ready for a Wildfire?


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Orange tabby gets comfortable inside a pet house.

8 Household Items That Are Toxic to Pets


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Two young kids play on a Yardzen backyard fort.

10 Ways to Refresh Your Yard


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A person vacuums their gray sofa.

How to Eliminate Bad Odors from Your Home


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A home chef holds a plate of freshly grilled meat and vegetables.

6 Steps to Stay Safe as You Barbecue


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Car & Driving Tips

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Car & Driving Tips

A truck pulls an Airstream trailer through Red Rock Canyon State Park in California.

7 Safe Towing and Hauling Practices


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a AAA Member uses the AAA mobile app to request battery testing

5 Signs It's Time To Replace Your Car Battery


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A man checks his oil on the side of the road.

10 DIY Car Maintenance Tasks You Can do at Home


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An Audi E-Tron quietly cruising the California coast.

How to Maintain an Electric Vehicle


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Our Backyard

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Our Backyard

Take note of these basic safety principles to make the most out of your time by the water.

6 Tips to Stay Safe Around Lakes, Rivers, and Streams


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Tenaya Lake amid the high country's granite domes.

Things to See and Do Outside Yosemite Valley


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boats off the shore on the turquoise waters of Lake Tahoe.

The Best Lakes for Summer Fun in the West


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A purple sunset at Natural Bridges State Beach in Santa Cruz, California.

Exploring Santa Cruz County by Foot


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Asparagus from Zuckerman's Farm at the Ferry Plaza Farmers Market.

Favorite Farmers' Markets in the West


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Waipio valley on the north shore of the Big Island, Hawaii.

Returning to Paradise: What to Expect on Your Next Trip to Hawaii


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Your Money

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Your Money

A woman stands in her bright modern kitchen.

9 Ways to Save Energy and Money


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How to Keep Your Credit Card Safe at the Gas Pump


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