Site Maintenance

Spring is in full swing. Between that and a greater demand for sanitation thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, self-storage operators are hyper focused on cleanliness and site maintenance. If you haven’t yet started seasonal labors like washing...

If you think there’s nothing you can do to keep pests from invading your self-storage facility, guess again! There are simple steps you can take to greatly reduce the chance of bugs and rodents getting into your units.

Keeping your self-storage facility sparkling clean has always been a priority to retain and attract tenants, but the stakes are so much higher now in the face of coronavirus. Knowing the infection can survive on various surfaces for hours or even...

A customer’s perception of your self-storage facility begins with curb appeal. Learn how to create and maintain a positive image that will reap benefits for your business.

Before beginning the process to refinance your self-storage loan, you should first address any deferred maintenance or flaws in curb appeal at your site. Doing so won’t only increase your chances for approval, it could lead to more favorable loan...

There are hundreds of tasks self-storage managers must perform throughout the year to keep their facilities running smoothly. Regular maintenance plays a key role in protecting property value and ensuring a location is appealing to current and...