
Exterior Home Remodeling Blog
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The Best Time of Year to Tackle Major Home Improvement Projects
The truth is, strategically planning the installation of big-ticket items can help you to maximize both your comfort and your budget. And it’s not just about timing it…
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How to Clean Your Windows: A Step-by-Step Guide
Spring is finally here, and it’s time to start your annual spring-cleaning routine. One task that often gets overlooked but is essential for maintaining your home’s cleanliness and…
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Buying an Insulating Vinyl Siding Underlayment Can Really Pay Off
If you’re ready to purchase vinyl siding for your home, you’ve probably already thought about which color or colors you’d like, how wide you’d like the boards to…
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The Exterior Home Remodel: Adding Shake or Scallop Vinyl Shingles
It doesn’t matter if you have a 60s ranch, an 80s colonial, or you’re bringing the past back to life by refurbishing a centuries-old diamond in the rough,…
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Bay Windows Vs Bow Windows, What Is The Difference?
Making a house feel like home often requires making some changes to best suit our vision. If your home feels like it could use more light while adding…
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Which Window Grid Style Should I Pick?
Colonial As the name implies, colonial window grids are suitable for traditional, classic-style homes. Glass coverage is moderate. Prairie With a nod to the Old West, prairie grids…
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Fill and Retention Rate – Not All Windows Are Created Equal
Most people shopping for new windows are aware that high quality replacement windows on the market today come with an inert gas filling to help with the window’s…
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Focus on the Customer: Service
Q: What is your primary role at Universal Windows Direct and why is it important to the customer? A: My primary role is to address any and all…
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Focus on the Customer: Management
Q: What is your primary role at Universal Windows Direct and why is it important to the customer? A: My primary role as General Manager is to ensure…
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Focus on the Customer: Installation
Q: What is your primary role at Universal Windows Direct and why is it important to the customer? A: I work in the Installation Department, checking window orders…











