Maintenance in minutes with American Legend Homes

Buying a new home is so exciting: meeting new neighbors, buying new furniture, planting a new garden! Along with these fun experiences, though, come the tasks necessary to maintain your new home. These can seem daunting for some homeowners, especially first-time buyers. But American Legend Homes makes maintaining your new home easy with a library of simple-to-follow maintenance videos. These videos, each around one minute, can be found on our Video Gallery here. Just click “Select Helpful Video” and choose one of the below Maintenance Minute videos:

• Checking your sprinkler system: This shows homeowners how to access and run the sprinkler control system in the garage, how to ensure proper operation and look for any potential issues.

• Fire safety: Here, learn basic measures, like checking your dryer vent, that will protect your home and family.

• Drywall cracks: As homes settle, it’s not uncommon to see small cosmetic imperfections. This video walks homeowners through what items they need to repair these small cracks and step-by-step instructions to do so.

• Maximizing energy efficiency: This video walks through the operation of your thermostat, and the inspection and repair of weather-stripping.

• Faucet function and flow: Here, learn about the importance of running water in drains that aren’t frequently used.

• Recaulking your bathroom: Keeping up with caulking means making sure that water doesn’t get into walls or other unwanted areas. Learn here when to re-caulk and exactly how easy it is to do! 

• Replacing your A/C filter: Not sure how and when to do this? Or why it’s important? Get the info here! 

From our American Legend family to yours: Welcome to the neighborhood! Make the most of your new home by maintaining it with these simple tips. And most importantly, enjoy!