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 basic guide for your big move.

When you travel with a pet, a few simple precautions can make the journey more fun for everyone.

Avoid dangers from fire to food poisoning while grilling on a charcoal or gas barbecue.

Here's an easy-to-follow schedule—in 22 steps—that lays out every task you'll need to do before, during, and after your move.

Follow expert etiquette advice to foster community and avoid tension.

Support vital pollinators and enjoy a thriving garden with these tips.

Extend your wood or composite deck's lifespan and ensure safety with these tips.

Here’s what to inspect, clean, and repair outside your home once springtime hits.

Six bike safety tips from AAA to help keep you safe.

These simple steps will help you through the process of getting a preapproval letter from a lender.

Keep your home safe, comfortable, and healthy—and save money—by handling these simple repairs and improvement projects yourself.

Parents are key in keeping teenagers—and the rest of us—safer on the road. Here are our top tips for parents to raise a teen driver.