Fire Prevention and Safety
Fire Prevention and Safety By David Wilhite Fire Prevention Week is held annually to commemorate one of the worst fires in American history--the Great Chicago Fire of 1871. According to popular legend, at about 9 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 8, a cow in a barn behind Katherine ...More
December 1, 1999 David Wilhite
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Be PreparedProtecting your facility against winter weather
Be PreparedProtecting your facility against winter weather By David Wilhite Are you ready for winter? Freezing temperatures, blustery winds, ice, sleet and snow can all cause severe damage to your self-storage facility and property, especially if you are not prepared for ...More
November 1, 1999 David Wilhite
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The Story on Portable Storage
The Story on Portable Storage By Scott Zucker The following was reprinted with permission from the Mini-Storage Law Commentary: A Newsletter for Owners and Managers, published by the law firm Shapiro Fussell Wedge Smotherman & Martin in Atlanta. As the self-storage ...More
November 1, 1999 Scott Zucker
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In the Spotlight
In the Spotlight When I was four, the nursery school I attended put on a production of Jack and the Beanstalk in which I played the part of Jack's mother. At that age, I hadn't yet learned the concept of stage fright. Any attention was glorious, and I think I was pretty ...More
February 1, 1999 Teri L. Lanza
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Customer Storage InsuranceProtecting Yourself Against Litigation
Customer Storage InsuranceProtecting Yourself Against Litigation By David Wilhite As you may know, every self-storage facility operator may be subject to litigation from tenants who have suffered damage to their goods. The good news for facility owners is that our courts ...More
January 1, 1999 David Wilhite
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Customer Storage InsuranceA valuable service for tenants, peace of mind for you
Customer Storage InsuranceA valuable service for tenants, peace of mind for you By Alice Cravens Customer storage insurance, tenant insurance, stored-property insurance. All of these names sum up one of the most valuable services a facility manager can offer customers. Like ...More
January 1, 1999 Alice Cravens
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Protecting Your Facility Against Winter Weather
Protecting Your Facility Against Winter Weather By David Wilhite Are you ready for winter? Freezing temperatures, blustery winds, ice, sleet and snow can all cause severe damage to your self-storage facility and property, especially if you are not prepared for them. Winter ...More
December 1, 1998 David Wilhite
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What You Should Know About Hurricane Coverage
What You Should Know About Hurricane Coverage By David Wilhite In any given year, an average of three hurricanes will strike the United States. In 1995, hurricanes accounted for more than 100 deaths and caused billions of dollars in damages. National Weather Service experts ...More
December 1, 1998 David Wilhite
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