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.

Take charge of your credit score.

Safety measures and other tips for preventing and surviving water-related disasters.

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

Severe weather may be on the way—is your home ready?

Before you wrap and ship, check out these tips to help your packages arrive safely and on time.

Don't let cold temperatures, rain, wind, or snow keep you inside this season.

Tips for getting your fresh tree home safely.

Leaving town for a few days (or weeks)? Make sure your home is ready.

Guests on the way? Here’s a simple formula to make setting a proper table a cinch—any time of year.

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

Find calm while you prepare for the holidays with this simple checklist.

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

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

Road safety gestures keep drivers, motorcyclists, and cyclists safe—and ticket-free.

Before you decorate, prep your space to avoid common seasonal hazards.