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10 home maintenance jobs to tackle in autumn
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Autumn is the perfect time for these 10 home maintenance jobs, which will help prepare your home for the cooler months and safeguard against unforseen events.
Autumn is prime time for home maintenance jobs that will help protect your home against inclement weather. RACV’s trade training manager Andy Anderson says RACV Emergency Home Assist experiences a significant increase in callouts during autumn for issues that are largely preventable.
Last year RACV Trades attended over 12,000 callouts between 1 March and 31 May for home emergencies. The most common problems were blocked pipes, damaged gas heaters and burst taps.
Sealing draughts, pruning your trees and checking your smoke alarms are some easy tasks worth undertaking. For other jobs that can be risky, such as cleaning gutters and servicing your heater, consider getting an expert tradie.
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Clean your gutters, downpipes and stormwater drains, as any water overflow can affect your house.
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Ensuring your heating system is clean and functioning is a key maintenance task during autumn.