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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 woman in a yellow jacket takes a picture of a fjord in Norway at sunrise or sunset

Get what you need for an epic trip without cluttering your home or spending a small fortune.

a shattered driver's side car window

Accidents happen. An escape plan—and the right tools—can help you stay safe and calm.

a hiker in a red beanie builds a campfire in front of a green tent

Ignite your love for campfire cooking.

An airplane drops fire retardant on a wildifre in California.

Get everything in order with this checklist so you can leave quickly and safely.

Young AAA Member reviews her retirement plan.

"Broke Millennial" author Erin Lowry breaks down the basics of planning and investing for your future.

a woman packs a parcel to ship in the mail.

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

Sustainably wrapped presents under the Christmas tree.

Start new, sustainable traditions that reduce your impact without minimizing joy.

a smiling couple puts their Christmas tree into their hatchback vehicle with snow blowing outside

Tips for getting your fresh tree home safely.

Cars drive on a road surrounded by a dusting of snow.

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

two young women look at a cell phone in a car

Put down the electronics (and the food) when you get behind the wheel.

car battery with jumper cables attached

Plus how to maintain the health of your car battery so you don't need the jumper cables.

autos on divided highway with green hills in background

Adopt these smart strategies to get more miles from every gallon.

child seated in a blue car seat

When used correctly, car seats can dramatically reduce the risk of fatal injuries for young kids.

shingled house exterior with exterior and interior security lights on

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

a AAA Member cleans the windows on his car

Kick the tires and take a peek under the hood before you go.

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