Hawaii has one of the largest senior populations per capita in the U.S. So a good motto to have is “better safe than sorry,” since falling down at one place or another injures 93 percent of all seniors. More importantly, 74 percent of…
The oldest home in Hawaii is 56 years old. Well, the oldest vinyl siding-protected home, that is. I installed the vinyl siding to this home, and it looks just as good today as it did when it was first installed.In all these years, the…
Safety first, second and third are the three priorities we have as we get older, which can happen all of a sudden — we work, we become parents, and then suddenly we are 55. Wow, who ever thought this would happen so quickly? Here are a…
When the time comes to pick a company to install new windows and doors at home, Hawaii homeowners remember installation is key. Anyone can buy the best window product, but if it’s not installed correctly, you might as well have kept the…
The popular phrase, “Lucky we live Hawaii,” is perfectly accurate when considering the Islands’ clean air, delicious water and ideal weather conditions. Hawaii is definitely one of the safest places to live and yes, the “aloha spirit” is…
With Hawaii’s harsh climate conditions, having a maintenance-free home is tough, but not out of reach. Today, there are many maintenance-free products, including vinyl windows and vinyl siding. Vinyl is a proven product with more than 50…
When the time comes to remodel your bathroom the company to call is Tropical Wholesale. Bathrooms are tricky; sometimes contractors only want to do the plumbing or the tile but not the demo or the painting, or the electrical, etc. That’s…
When buying vinyl windows in Hawaii, be akamai. Being local in Hawaii is a blessing and a curse. The blessing is that locals are a good, trusting and honest bunch. However, not all window and siding companies or window salesmen are good,…
The oldest vinyl siding-protected home in Hawaii is 56 years old. I installed the vinyl siding to this home back then and it looks as good today as it did when it was first installed. Remember, “Vinyl is Final.”In all these years the…
When the time comes to remodel your bathroom the company to call is Tropical Wholesale. Bathrooms are tricky; sometimes contractors only want to do the plumbing or the tile, but not the demo or the painting, or the electrical, etc.That’s…
The first construction vinyl products star ted in Hawaii just 56 years ago. Times were very different then. Waikiki was smaller, the drinking age in Hawaii was 18, Elvis was the boss, and I was only 4 years old. What a great time. Also, at…
The popular line, “Lucky we live Hawaii,” is accurate when considering the Islands’ clean air, delicious water and ideal weather conditions. Hawaii is definitely one of the safest places to live and yes, the Aloha spirit is alive and well.…
