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.

How to Improve Your Credit Score at Any Age
Take charge of your credit score.

How to Prepare for a Flood
Safety measures and other tips for preventing and surviving water-related disasters.

How to Get a Real ID
What you need to know about the new requirements going into effect on May 7, 2025.

How to Prepare Your Home for Winter Storms
Severe weather may be on the way—is your home ready?

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

How to Have Fun Outside All Winter Long
Don't let cold temperatures, rain, wind, or snow keep you inside this season.

How to Secure Your Christmas Tree to Your Car
Tips for getting your fresh tree home safely.

Protect Your Home When You're Away
Leaving town for a few days (or weeks)? Make sure your home is ready.

How to Set the Perfect Table for Any Holiday or Occasion
Guests on the way? Here’s a simple formula to make setting a proper table a cinch—any time of year.

7 Savvy Online Shopping Safety Tips
Strategies to keep your financial data safe during the holiday shopping season and beyond.

6 Ways to Reduce Holiday Stress
Find calm while you prepare for the holidays with this simple checklist.

11 Simple Steps to Prepare Your Car for Winter
Follow these tips to ensure you’re ready for any weather Old Man Winter has in store.

How to Secure Your Home
Want to protect your house from intruders? Here are 16 ways to do it.

When to Use Hand and Turn Signals
Road safety gestures keep drivers, motorcyclists, and cyclists safe—and ticket-free.

How to Stay Safe at Home During the Holidays
Before you decorate, prep your space to avoid common seasonal hazards.