RACV Trades

It's important to maintain and clean your gutters at regular intervals to prevent leaks and damage to your home. Here is a guide on how to safely remove debris and clear overflow.

How often should you clean gutters and why it’s important | RACV Cleaning your gutters can be a difficult and sometimes dangerous job, but it’s important to clean them at regular intervals to avoid problems. If leaves are building up, here’s a guide to clearing them out.

The threat posed by floods can be reduced by planning ahead. Here’s a practical guide to retrofitting your home to make it more resilient to flood damage.

How to retrofit your home to minimise flood damage | RACV

Regular pruning and tree trimming around your home is essential to promote healthy growth and prevent damage during storms. Here's a guide to why tree care is a vital part of property upkeep.

Why pruning and trimming trees can protect your home | RACV Regular tree trimming is essential for tree health and property safety. Here's what you need to know about trimming and pruning your trees, especially before storm season.

Unlicensed electrical work can jeopardise the wellbeing and safety of everyone in your household. It is essential to hire a professional and licensed electrician for these common household tasks.

When to call an electrician for home jobs and repairs | RACV Unlicensed electrical work risks your health and safety and that of your family. These are some common household jobs you should always call an electrician for.

The best smoke alarms save lives. Learn how to check your smoke alarms are all working effectively, plus how to maintain your smoke alarms to ensure their effectiveness.

Smoke alarm guide: installation, maintenance, testing and replacement | RACV The best smoke alarms save lives. Check that your smoke alarms are all working effectively when changing your clocks back as daylight saving time comes to an end.

High-tech Japanese toilets can include features like heated seats, bidets and dryers. Here’s what you need to know about installing one of these smart toilet seats in Australia.

🚽 RACV Trades can help get your home in order.

Guide to Japanese smart toilet seats in Australia | RACV High-tech Japanese toilets can include features like heated seats, bidets and dryers. Here’s what you need to know about installing one of these smart toilet seats in Australia.

With several types of vacuum cleaners on the market, choosing the right one can be tricky. Here’s how to pick the best type of vacuum for your home.

How to pick the best bagless, cordless, stick or robot vacuum | RACV

Ladder falls in and around the home have risen sharply over the past five years, with more than 6000 Victorians requiring a trip to hospital. Here’s a guide to staying safe when a job with a ladder is required.

How to use a ladder safely around the home to prevent falls | RACV Ladder falls in and around the home have risen sharply over the past five years, with more than 6000 Victorians requiring a trip to hospital after a DIY-related fall. Here’s a guide to staying safe when a job requiring a ladder is needed.

Follow this autumn home maintenance checklist to help ensure your house stays warm, dry and safe during winter.

Autumn home maintenance checklist to prepare for the wetter months | RACV