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Eva-Dry Releases Compact Dehumidifier Suitable for Self-Storage Units

Eva-Dry, a national brand of compact dehumidification products, has launched a disposable moisture-trap system suitable for portable- and self-storage units. The E-750 can be hung in any confined space to absorb excess moisture from the air. The product features corrugated ...More

March 14, 2013

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Self-Storage Operator Five Star Partners Buys Michigan Facility for $7.7M

Five Star Partners LLC, a Cleveland-based self-storage operator, has purchased SafeLock Self Storage in Lodi Township, Mich., from Airey Storage Group LLC for $7.7 million. The property features two buildings comprising 128,650 square feet of rentable space. The facility is ...More

March 14, 2013

Posted in News, Real Estate

Storage Village Self Storage Invites Local Artists to Paint Unit Doors in Community Contest

Storage Village Self Storage is hosting the inaugural Village Illuminated Art Contest at its facility in North Bethesda, Md. The contest invites local artists to decorate unit doors and vie for cash prizes. Each participating artist will have eight hours on April 14 to turn ...More

March 13, 2013

Posted in News, Management

StorageAhead Adds Self-Storage Customer-Review Capability for WebWorks Clients

StorageAhead, a provider of online-marketing services for the self-storage industry, has added a built-in review system for clients of WebWorks, a Web-design and marketing service for larger operators. A "Write a Review" button is now located on the right-hand side of the ...More

March 13, 2013

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Self-Storage Slideshow Highlights Strategies for Handling Troublesome Tenants

Last week Inside Self-Storage (ISS) published a new online slideshow titled "Why Me?! Self-Storage Pros Share Strategies for Handling Troublesome Tenants and Other Crazy Stuff." ...More

March 13, 2013

Posted in News, Management

Records-Storage Software Provider O’Neil Receives EU Safe Harbor Certification

O’Neil Software, a provider of software solutions for records-storage centers worldwide, has received European Union (EU) Safe Harbor Certification from the U.S. Department of Commerce. Established for U.S. companies that do business within the EU, the Safe Harbor Privacy ...More

March 12, 2013

Posted in News, Legal Issues, Technology

Florida Self Storage Association Outlines 2013 Legislative Agenda

Fresh off last year’s political victory in getting a new self-storage lien law passed, the Florida Self Storage Association (FSSA) has outlined its 2013 legislative agenda. The FSSA issued an e-mail this week stating it wants to pursue options for posting public notices, ...More

March 12, 2013

Posted in News, Legal Issues

Bird-B-Gone Unveils New Electric Bird Deterrent for Self-Storage and Other Uses

Bird-B-Gone Inc., a manufacturer of products designed to safely keep birds away from self-storage facilities and other types of buildings, released an addition to its line of electric bird deterrents. Effective for small and large birds, the Clear Track Bird Jolt Flat Track ...More

March 12, 2013

Posted in News, Management

Amazing Spaces Storage Centers Voted Favorite Self-Storage Operator in Online Poll

Amazing Spaces Storage Centers, a self-storage operator with four facilities in Texas, was recently voted the favorite self-storage operator for the fourth year in a row in the “Best of the Woodlands” reader poll conducted by WoodlandsOnline.com. ...More

March 11, 2013

Posted in News, Management

Investigators Connect Ponzi Scheme Suspect to Pipe Bombs Found at Self-Storage Facilities

A man in FBI custody on suspicion of operating a Ponzi scheme is also a suspect in the recent discovery of pipe bombs inside self-storage units in two states. Investigators have named Istvan “Steve” A. Merchenthaler a suspect in the storage of pipe bombs discovered two ...More

March 11, 2013

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