August 26, 2024
Tropical Wholesale
If you are old enough or have been in Hawaii since the ’60s, then you should remember “Vinyl is Final.” This slogan is associated with Tropical Wholesale, which was the first company to bring vinyl-based home-improvement products to Hawaii. Unlike…
August 12, 2024
Tropical Wholesale
Whether you have lived your whole life in Hawaii or are new to the islands, be akamai, which means smart. My wife calls it cheap; I call it frugal. This is Matt, owner of Tropical Wholesale — the best and…
July 28, 2024
Tropical Wholesale
Tropical is the first company to bring vinyl products to Hawaii. Its roots go back to 1961 and the slogan was, “Vinyl is final.” Tropical was also the first company to bring vinyl windows to Hawaii in 1978. So, at…
July 14, 2024
Tropical Wholesale
When most people think of bathroom safety, they may think of handi-bars. They may also think nothing else can be done to prepare for aging in place. However, there are a whole list of areas that can be taken into…
July 1, 2024
Tropical Wholesale
After 30 or 40 years, if your bathroom looks terrible — full of mildew, the tub is rusting or cracked, the wall is all rot, the floor is shot, and it’s an embarrassment when family and company come over —…
June 9, 2024
Tropical Wholesale
The headline might be our famous last words — but it can be done. Maybe not completely, but the important things can be done. As I have been saying for years, most accidents happen in the bathroom: 92% in the…
May 27, 2024
Tropical Wholesale
In 1961, the first vinyl siding was installed in Hawaii. At the time, a majority of the construction industry thought this was crazy. Back then, aluminum, steel and asbestos sidings were the norm. Fast forward, 58-plus years and vinyl products…
May 12, 2024
Tropical Wholesale
It may be time to change out old broken windows or make a home look like new with vinyl siding. The smart move is to call Tropical — the home of the motto “Vinyl is Final,” where it has been…
April 29, 2024
Tropical Wholesale
Considering buying vinyl windows or vinyl siding for your home? Well, warranties matter and here is why. Hello, I’m Matt, the owner of Tropical Wholesale, the oldest vinyl siding and vinyl window business in Hawaii. My father and uncle started…
April 1, 2024
Tropical Wholesale
Purchasing windows and doors in Hawaii can get really confusing. There are so many companies with so many promises. How does a homeowner know what to do? What are the right questions to ask? How can they tell the difference…
March 10, 2024
Tropical Wholesale
The time has come to do house repairs and you may not know where to start. Fortunately, Tropical Wholesale specializes in various home improvements, such as replacing windows and siding, repairing a roof, and updating bathrooms or the kitchen. Started…
February 27, 2024
Tropical Wholesale
It’s 2024, and lead paint has been outlawed in Hawaii since 1978. However, 44% of all homes have lead paint. This is very dangerous especially for children under 6 but also for all other ages, even adults. What is the…
January 21, 2024
Tropical Wholesale
If it’s time to install vinyl windows or vinyl siding, call Tropical. With more than 60 years of experience, Tropical is the home of the experts. Tropical — associated with “Vinyl is Final” — has the best products available in…
January 7, 2024
Tropical Wholesale
When purchasing vinyl windows or siding, make sound decisions by buying local. Buying local has many benefits for homeowners in Hawaii. Matthew Houar, Tropical Windows and Siding president and foremost expert in Hawaii on vinyl siding and vinyl window products,…
December 31, 2023
Tropical Wholesale
In 1961, the first vinyl exterior products came to Hawaii. That was vinyl siding. Since then, vinyl windows and vinyl fencing have become leaders in the maintenance-free home improvement industry for Hawaii. When vinyl siding first appeared on the local…
December 24, 2023
Tropical Wholesale
Purchasing windows and doors in Hawaii can be really confusing — so many companies with so many promises. How does a homeowner know what to do? What are the right questions to ask? How do you tell the difference between…
December 17, 2023
Tropical Wholesale
Another year has come and gone. In my 65 years, it has definitely been the strangest year I have lived that I can remember. The good news is we made it. With all the COVID controversy, I just want life…
December 3, 2023
Tropical Wholesale
In 1981, when Matt Houar took over ownership of Tropical Wholesale, his vision was to make it the very best window and siding installation company in Hawaii. Forty-five years later, Tropical not only became the best in the business, but…
November 26, 2023
Tropical Wholesale
As the holidays approach, my best words of advice are to be careful. As seniors, we sometimes forget we are old. I was talking to one of my neighbors and noticed he had a brace on his leg. I said,…
November 19, 2023
Tropical Wholesale
When we think about safety for the New Year, we think about drunk driving. Please be safe in on the road during the holidays, but just as importantly, be safe when it comes to aging. Yes, another year has flown…