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Winter can be a challenging time for self-storage operators due to unpredictable weather conditions and potential impact on buildings and tenant belongings. Guest blogger Rick Watts from Vixxo offers some easy and cost-efficient ways to winterize...

Theft, vandalism, arson and other property damage that result from an improperly functioning security system can have a devastating impact on your self-storage business. Take the following steps to keep your hardware and software in tip-top shape.

Nothing can spoil a tenant’s perception of a self-storage facility quite like entering a unit and finding a pest infestation. Here are some strategies and do-it-yourself measures to help bug-proof your business.

Keeping a facility in top shape is an important part of a self-storage operator’s job. Here’s insight on property maintenance from a facility manager in Bluffton, S.C.

When it comes to the safety and security of your self-storage facility, your gate is an extremely important component. Consider these important guidelines to keep this access-control device from causing headaches.

A self-storage facility can benefit greatly from thoughtful landscape design. Here are some common regulations to follow as well as supplemental aesthetics that can add value to your property.

More than ever before, converting to green practices in self-storage is as much a smart business move as it is an ethical stance. Here are several ways facility operators can “go green.”