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Expert shares advice for purchasing windows
When it’s time to purchase windows, go with the foremost expert on replacement windows in Hawaii, Matthew Houar, who started selling windows in 1976 and opened his own vinyl factory in 1981.Houar shared the five main types of windows and…
Aging-in-place plan starts with a safe bathroom (Feb 2019)
Though we would all love to stay young forever, the truth is, maintaining a certain quality of life over time becomes a key issue, and preparing to age in place is one of the best ways to handle that.Look at your parents, aunties and…
Start now to ensure bath safety all year
With the New Year here, one thing is for sure; everyone will be one year older. For the young, this does not even register. However, for seniors, it’s a good time to think about making plans for the future. This, of course, means being…
Expert shares advice on window options (Jan 2019)
When it is time to purchase windows for your home, the main question is: What would be the best choice — wood, aluminum, steel, or vinyl?When you go to a salesperson, of course, they will tell you that their product is the best. But how do…
Caring for kupuna top concern at this business
Safety should always be the first priority when it comes to seniors. Becoming a senior sneaks up on everyone; one day, they are raising their children and working, then before they know it, they have aged. Additionally, seniors don’t heal…
It’s still ‘vinyl is final’ for many isle homeowners
In 1961, the first vinyl product, vinyl siding, was brought to Hawaii. Back then, people thought Bud Shasteen and his partner Richard Houar were nuts to bring vinyl siding instead of the leading siding products — asbestos, steel, aluminum…
There are ways to be proactive for safe bathing (Nov 2018)
Safety should always be the first priority when it comes to seniors. Becoming a senior sneaks up on everyone. One day, they are raising their children and working, then before they know it, they have aged. Additionally, seniors don’t heal…
Insight on key aspects of window installations
When the time comes to pick a company to install new windows and doors at home, Hawaii homeowners should remember that installation is key. Anyone can buy the best window product, but if it is not installed correctly, then you might as…
There are ways to be proactive for safe bathing (Sep 2018)
Safety should always be the first priority when it comes to seniors. Becoming a senior sneaks up on everyone. One day, they are raising their children and working, then before they know it, they have aged. Additionally, seniors don’t heal…
The finest vinyl windows, doors
Purchasing vinyl windows and doors for your Honolulu home should last for a lifetime. After all, every window salesman and advertisement out there portrays this. But is there really any lifetime warranty available on vinyl windows and…
Invest in the very best windows, siding service
When Matthew Houar took over ownership of Tropical Wholesale Windows & Siding in 1981 his vision was to make the very best window and siding installation company in Hawaii.Thirty-seven years later Tropical not only became the best in the…
Be proactive to create safe bathing experience
Safety should always be the first priority when it comes to seniors. Becoming a senior sneaks up on everyone; one day, they are raising their children and working, then before they know it, they have aged. Additionally, seniors don’t heal…