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Home maintenance 

Keeping your home well maintained year round is key to getting ready for severe weather. 

Use the tips below to get ready.

House Repair
Broken fittings
Fix loose or broken fittings, corrosion or termite damage.
Window Seals
Broken seals
Check doors and windows for any broken seals.
Roof Condition
Check your roof
Repair any loose or cracked tiles or flashing damage.
Leaf Litter Gutter
Gutters and downpipes
Clear gutters and downpipes to avoid water pooling in your eves or roof cavity.
Overhanging Branches
Tree branches
Trim overhanging branches. If close to powerlines, notify your electrical distributor (Energex or Ergon etc.).
Sandbags in front of a frontdoor
Sandbags
Keep hessian bags and sand on hand to block internal drains and prevent sewerage backflow.
How to guides

Bunnings' 'Do it Yourself' series has tips for preparing your home for extreme weather.  There are some great options below.

Watch How To Prepare Your Roof For the Wet Season - DIY At Bunnings on YouTube.
Watch How To Prepare Your Home For A Bushfire - DIY At Bunnings on YouTube.
Watch How To Clean Gutters - Bunnings Warehouse on YouTube.

Strengthen your home 

Home maintenance is key to helping keep your home ready for severe weather all year. 

However, you can make it stronger by strengthening your home through smart design options.  Whether you are doing a full renovation or just want to make a few improvements, there are options you can look at to make your home stronger.

Strengthen your home

Insurance

Queensland is the most natural disaster impacted state in Australia, exposing our homes to repeated damage from devastating cyclones, floods and other disaster events such as bushfires. Make sure to check your insurance policy has enough cover for your home and contents.

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Last updated: September 2026