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Construction & Development

Construction Financing Still Strong

Unsettled world events may have an affect later in year The self-storage industry has been experiencing a financing windfall...
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Construction & Development

Kings Of Steel: Mako-Rabco Merger Brings Expertise Nationwide

A few decades ago, a handful of ambitious 20-somethings working in the light-steel construction industry had a similar vision. Though 2,400 miles...
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Digital Daze: Is Technology A Leading Or Bleeding Edge?

It’s everywhere. Virtually everyone uses it. It defines modern life, with both good and bad effects. And it keeps changing and growing.
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Issues

Dealing With OSHA: More Inspections, Greater Citations Ahead

Employers trying to avoid costly OSHA citations are facing new challenges in the form of heightened enforcement activity and greater liability for...
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Legal Issues

Liability Issues Involving Mold

Mold is a naturally occurring condition arising from moisture. In self-storage, that moisture can arise from a defect in the ventilation of...
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Burglaries Without Break-Ins: New Type Of Theft Challenges Outdated Ideas About Locks  

A crafty burglar arrested in Texas is making the news in self-storage circles. He is suspected of breaking into units in various...
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Management

Going Once, Going Twice… Are Live Auctions Fading Away?

The writing has been on the wall—at least on the walls of the internet for several years. Most business activity is being...
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Live For 25! AZSA Conference Celebrates Anniversary And Industry Success  

The Arizona Self-Storage Association (AZSA) held its 22nd annual conference and 25th anniversary celebration Feb. 17 and Feb. 18, 2022, at the...
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The Self-Storage Hawaii unConference: A Gathering Like No Other In A Place Like No Other

The 2021 Self-Storage Hawaii unConference took place in October of 2021 on the Big Island of Hawaii. Our host hotel was the...
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Cyber Scams: Reducing Vulnerabilities With Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity is critically important for all businesses in all industries, including self-storage. And the increasing number and types of cyberattacks worldwide make...
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Legal Issues

Crucial Provisions: Settling Tenant Disputes In The Age Of Social Media

A self-storage facility, like all businesses, is subject to the risk of dissatisfied customers. Unfortunately, with the use of social media, the...
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Legal Issues

Virtual Liabilities: Cyber Risks And Self-Storage

The self-storage market has been valued globally at over $40 billion. As part of the industry’s growth and expanded use of technology...
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Helping Hands

Connecting With Communities: Strengthen Your Brand Through Charity Storage

At a defining moment in the self-storage industry, when profits are at an all-time high, Haviland Storage Services operates with a philanthropic...
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Helping Hands

Supporting Servicepersons: StorageGives Funds Homes For Our Troops

How do you possibly say “thank you” to the men and women who have sustained some of the most severe injuries imaginable...
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Construction & Development

A Narrowing Pipeline: The Outlook On New Development For 2022 And Beyond

Moderation is the key word for self-storage development in 2022. After peaking in 2018 and 2019, the growth in self-storage inventory has...
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Vigorous Values: Will Elevated Prices Endure In 2022?

If anyone could have looked into a crystal ball three years ago, they would have been amazed at real estate prices and...
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Issues

Batten Down The Hatches! Preparing Your Facility For Hurricane Season

Weather and climate disasters do staggering amounts of damage and impose huge financial costs annually. From 1980 through 2021,...
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Construction & Development

Let’s Talk Rooftops: Is It Time To Replace Or Restore Your Roof?

There is an argument to be made that a functioning roof is the single most important aspect of any facility. Water intrusion...
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Virtual Liabilities: Cyber Risks And Self-Storage

The self-storage market has been valued globally at over $40 billion. As part of the industry’s growth and expanded use of technology...
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Issues

The Neuroscience Of Innovation: How Your Own Brain Limits Your Creative Thinking

Several neuroscience principles limit our ability to creatively solve problems and generate innovative ideas. Understanding some of these principles can help you optimize...
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Helping Hands

Goodwill Auctions: Storage Partnerships Support Charities

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Facility of the Year

2021 Facility Of The Year Specialty Winner: Vineburg Wine & Self Storage, Sonoma, California

Greg Van Cleave has always had a philosophy about life: “If something is supposed to happen, it does, and if it’s a...
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Facility of the Year

2021 Facility of the Year Construction Winner: Life Storage at the Promenade, Scottsdale, Arizona

From its earliest planning, the team that brought to fruition Life Storage at The Promenade in Scottsdale, Ariz., faced a monumental design,...
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Facility of the Year

2021 New Facility Of The Year Winner: Rockwell Storage, Mill Creek, Utah

Many studies have found that people want to purchase experiences more than things, but...
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Facility of the Year

The 2021 Facility of the Year Overall Winner! Compass Self Storage – Jupiter, Florida

One day back in 2014, Todd Amsdell got a return phone call from a...
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Helping Hands

A Legacy Lives On: Westport Properties Keeps Community at Its Core with Charity Storage

Many non-profits nationwide lack adequate funding to serve the communities or causes they support. It’s no secret. But it’s a problem easily...
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Kings Of Steel: Mako-Rabco Merger Brings Expertise Nationwide

A few decades ago, a handful of ambitious 20-somethings working in the light-steel construction industry had a...
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Digital Daze: Is Technology A Leading Or Bleeding Edge?

It’s everywhere. Virtually everyone uses it. It defines modern life, with both good and bad effects. And...
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Issues0

Dealing With OSHA: More Inspections, Greater Citations Ahead

Employers trying to avoid costly OSHA citations are facing new challenges in the form of heightened enforcement...
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Legal Issues0

Liability Issues Involving Mold

Mold is a naturally occurring condition arising from moisture. In self-storage, that moisture can arise from a...
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Burglaries Without Break-Ins: New Type Of Theft Challenges Outdated Ideas About Locks  

A crafty burglar arrested in Texas is making the news in self-storage circles. He is suspected of...
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Social Media Content Ideas for Self Storage Facilities

Increase Self Storage Facility Occupancy with Social Media Strategy   Social Media is one of the best ways to reach your...
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Capital Expenses, What to Include in Your Plan and Budget

Demand for storage and profit potential is certainly a driving force behind the growth of the self storage industry,...
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Janus Launches Revolutionary Smart Keypad for Self-Storage with Graphic Display

The All-New, Nokē® Screen by Janus boasts an all-in-one design, graphic display screen, and three modes of access TEMPLE, GA—(April...
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Dealing with Dead Zones: Maximize Rentals Using Relocatable Units

WHAT IS A DEAD ZONE? Take a look around your self-storage facility and ask yourself: “How much unproductive land do I...
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Feasibility Studies and Self-Storage Consultants Help New Owners Succeed

Entering a new industry opens up a lot of questions. In self-storage, some of the earliest  considerations revolve around...
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