After 30 or 40 years, if your bathroom looks terrible — full of mildew, the tub is rusting or cracked, the wall by the tub is all rot, the floor is shot, and it’s an embarrassment when family and company come over — these may be signs it’s…
Thinking of replacing windows at your home? Chances are — like most Hawaii homeowners — you grew up with jalousie windows and most likely still have jalousies in your home today. If that’s the case, I have the best advice.Hi, I’m Matt,…
It’s 2023, 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 answer?There are many…
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 salesman, of course they will tell you that their product is the best. But how do you…
When looking to buy windows for your home, buy local. Here are a few reasons to buy local first, and as often as possible.When you buy local, the money spent stays in Hawaii. Tropical Wholesale is your local window and siding contractor…
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…
Back in 1961, the first vinyl product came to Hawaii. That product was vinyl siding. Soon to follow were vinyl windows and then vinyl fencing. All these products were pioneered by Tropical Wholesale, better known as “Vinyl is Final.”…
Whether you are a new homeowner or have been an owner for 50 years, your abode is a big investment. There are key areas that always demand immediate attention. However, with the hustle and bustle of life, it’s sometimes hard to pay…
Whether you are a new homeowner or have been an owner for 50 years, your abode is a big investment. There are key areas that always demand immediate attention. However, with the hustle and bustle of life, it’s sometimes hard to pay…
The saying “lucky we live Hawaii” is a great one for good reason, as Hawaii has cleaner air, better water and the best weather in the world. It is one of the safest places to live — and, yes, the aloha spirit is alive and well. In addition…
No one was ready for it when Hurricane Iniki hit Kauai in 1992. I remember being on Kauai for business when suddenly, there were reports that a hurricane was headed toward Oahu. I boarded the first plane home because my wife and children…
Interested in rehabbing your home with vinyl windows or vinyl siding? Call Tropical Wholesale, the oldest vinyl window and vinyl siding company in Hawaii. Remember: “vinyl is final” — that’s Tropical.Tropical has 20,000-plus customers in…
