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 largest vinyl window and vinyl…
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 Tropical, vinyl is final.…
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 consideration. Most…
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 — it may time to update your…
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 bathroom area and 72% of all…
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…
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 providing the best vinyl siding and windows in…
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…
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 answer? There are…
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 between a good…
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…
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 answer?There are many…
