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.

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

7 Top Scams and How to Avoid Them
From robocalls to identity theft, learn how to prevent the most common scams online and off.

How to Have a Fun and Safe Halloween
This Halloween, it’s all treats, no tricks.

How to Prepare Your Home for Winter
Here are the steps you can take to keep yourself and your possessions from getting soaked.

How to Raise a Good Teen Driver
Parents are key in keeping teenagers—and the rest of us—safer on the road.

How to Move With Pets
Simple steps to help your cat or dog stay calm during a move.

Complete Car Seat Safety Guide
From infant car seats to boosters, here’s everything you need to know to keep kids safe on the road.

How to Stay Safe During Extreme Heat
Prepare your family, pets, and community for dangerous temperatures.

How to Protect Your Privacy Online
We’ve never been more connected—and our online privacy has never been more important.

How to Wash and Detail Your Car
Learn the best way to clean and detail your car with these helpful tips.

How to Change a Tire
Putting on the spare requires no talent, mechanical aptitude, or special magic.

10 Tips for Flying with Kids
Ease stress and keep your infant, toddler, preschooler, or school-aged child happy from security to landing.

How to Stay Dry and Comfortable Outdoors
From hot-weather camping clothes to special snow gear, here’s what to bring for every climate.

11 Tips for Traveling with a Baby
Sidestep the stress and worry that can come with traveling with a baby.

Everything You Need to Know About Setting Up a Smart Home
Building a smart home can start with a single bulb or switch.