--- title: 30-Minute Home Maintenance Jobs to Tackle This Weekend description: By starting with these simple jobs, your to-do list will quickly begin to look much shorter. Tackle these easy jobs this weekend! image: https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/hubfs/Images%20/Social%20Media/shutterstock_360415511.jpg --- - [Follow on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/swanbuildhomes) [Follow on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/swanbuild_homes) - #### Leading builders of Modular Homes in NSW, VIC, & SA - - [1800 008 024 1800 008 024](tel:1800%20008%20024) - #### Leading builders of Modular Homes in NSW, VIC, & SA [![Swanbuild](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Swanbuild_Primary%20Brandmark_Mono_RGB-1.png?width=190&height=112&name=Swanbuild_Primary%20Brandmark_Mono_RGB-1.png) ![Swanbuild](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Swanbuild_Primary%20Brandmark_Mono_RGB-1.png?width=190&height=112&name=Swanbuild_Primary%20Brandmark_Mono_RGB-1.png)](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/) - Menu - [Home Designs](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/building-plans/) - [Plans](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/building-plans/) - [Inclusions Packages](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/inclusions-packages/) - [Buy a Display Home](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/display-homes-for-sale/) - Building With Us - [Our Process](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/our-process/) - [Pricing Made Easy](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/pricing-made-easy/) - [Modular Construction](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/modular-homes/) - [Quality Guarantee](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/quality-guarantee/) - [Testimonials](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/testimonials/) - [About Us](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/why-swanbuild/) - [Why Swanbuild](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/why-swanbuild/) - [Our Team](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/our-team/) - [Our Vision, Mission and Values](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/our-vision-mission-and-values/) - [FAQs](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/faqs/) - Inspiration - [Blog](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au) - [Virtual Tours](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/virtual-tour/) - [Videos](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/videos/) - [Internal Photos](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/internal-photos/) - [External Photos](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/external-photos/) - [Design Guide](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/design-guide/) - Commercial - [What We Build](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/what-we-build/) - [Why Build Modular](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/why-build-modular/) - [Our Projects](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/our-projects/) - [Contact](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/contact/) - [Book a Consultation](https://homes.swanbuild.com.au/consultation-request) - [Visit Our Display Homes](https://homes.swanbuild.com.au/display-visit) - [![Download Catalogue](https://hubspot-no-cache-ap1-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/cta/default/2500450/interactive-375802331590.png)](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/hs/cta/wi/redirect?encryptedPayload=AVxigLJPfGa2WXWmWK7He3AoaU9%2FnByOzOwvgzT%2B3OwDHs1Wxf099omf2SayVL2hQ6GGIRJirCN%2FgICm827BDd8yNd6BYZQjSEsVBDKwrrkq2r8pPF%2Bp2zgCNcAbWxX7AjUr61VAe35goSfoC%2FkepaE%2FYamm%2FMPLJ43fEfyWQWzwQPbOzBiWqErmRLUhoaj5p6WRYMHOEaWaOo8ehainSszxktHYwtAaSjX07o4zZTZ72lO0cFg0&webInteractiveContentId=375802331590&portalId=2500450) - - Search for: - - Search for: \\ # 30-Minute Home Maintenance Jobs to Tackle This Weekend [Swanbuild](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/author/swanbuild) 21, April, 2017 ![](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/hubfs/Images%20/Social%20Media/shutterstock_360415511.jpg) Whether you’re a true handyman (or woman) or not so inclined, there are some simple home maintenance projects anyone can tackle this weekend.  As Autumn well and truly settles in, it’s the perfect time to start to get your home in order for cooler days. So start checking things off your maintenance to-do list with these simple 30-minute tasks:  **Inspect and clean all your gutters and down pipes.** Clean out any debris you find in the gutters and down pipe drains. You can use a wire brush and a dust pan to help you scrape leaves and twigs loose and drop them to the ground for pick up later.   ![shutterstock\_507706936.jpg](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Images%20/shutterstock_507706936.jpg?width=640&name=shutterstock_507706936.jpg) **Inspect, and possibly clean air conditioning filters.** This is a task that is easily forgetten but if you've had the air conditioning running all Summer it's important to check and clean your filters, especially if you plan to also run your heating system soon. If the filter is dirty, its time to clean it, otherwise inspect it again within the next few months. **Check all the batteries in your smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors.** Check your fire extinguishers while you’re at it. Use this time to set an alarm in your phone to remind you to do it again in 6 months’ time! ![shutterstock\_406473460.jpg](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Images%20/Social%20Media/shutterstock_406473460.jpg?width=640&name=shutterstock_406473460.jpg) **Check your sprinkler system.** Before you turn off your sprinklers for the season, turn them on and make sure they still are spraying in the direction you intended. Lawn mowing equipment can cause connections to come lose and seals to break, in addition to changing the direction of the spray heads. Check for any leakage and make sure water drains away from your house. **Rejuvenate your landscaping.**  Choose a simple landscaping task to create real visual appeal in your yard. Adding fresh mulch to flower beds and gardens is a quick way to clean up the look of your yard. If the warm weather has caused weeds to pop up, spend some time pulling them before adding mulch. Another way to add quick visual appeal is to clean up edging along drive ways, paths and flower gardens. While relatively quick and easy, little tasks like these can make a striking difference to the look of your home.  ![shutterstock\_360415511.jpg](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Images%20/Social%20Media/shutterstock_360415511.jpg?width=640&height=458&name=shutterstock_360415511.jpg) By starting with these simple jobs, your to-do list will quickly begin to look much shorter and you will start to really notice the difference around your home.     [Lifestyle](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/topic/lifestyle) ## Related Posts ### [8, April, 2026 Is Modular Building the Safer Choice in Today’s Uncertain Market?](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/modular-building-safer-choice) ### [20, April, 2021 Could modular be the answer for your ‘difficult’ site?](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/could-modular-be-the-answer-for-your-difficult-site) ### [28, November, 2016 Prepare Your Home & Minimse Fire Risk](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/prepare-your-home-minimse-fire-risk) ![Accreditation logos 2025 9001](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Accreditation%20logos%202025%209001.png?width=83&height=160&name=Accreditation%20logos%202025%209001.png) ![Accreditation logos 2025 Green 14001](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Accreditation%20logos%202025%20Green%2014001.png?width=80&height=160&name=Accreditation%20logos%202025%20Green%2014001.png) ![Accreditation logos 2025 Yellow 45001](https://blog.swanbuild.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Accreditation%20logos%202025%20Yellow%2045001.png?width=79&height=160&name=Accreditation%20logos%202025%20Yellow%2045001.png) Accreditations ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Systems ISO 14001:2015: Environmental Management System ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems Building License # VIC Domestic: CDB-U 49079 VIC Commercial: CCB-U 62548 NSW: 260670C SA: BLD264723 Contact Details: Swan Hill: 210-214 Karinie St Swan Hill Victoria 3585 Bendigo: 45 Fairview Rd Kangaroo Flat Victoria, 3555 Phone: [**1800 008 024**](tel:1800%20008%20024) [Follow on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/swanbuildhomes) [Follow on Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/swanbuild_homes) [Follow on Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/swanbuild) [Follow on Youtube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmDDRMUEn1A-jsNOplgoetQ) Email: [**sales@swanbuild.com.au**](mailto:sales@swanbuild.com.au) Hours: Monday - Friday: 8am-4:30pm [FURTHER ENQUIRIES](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/contact/) Quicklinks - [Virtual Tour](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/virtual-tour/) - [Our Story](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/our-story/) - [Commercial Buildings](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/commercial-buildings/) - [Internal Photos](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/internal-photos/) - [External Photos](https://www.swanbuild.com.au/external-photos/) Copyright 2021 © Swanbuild