Site Maintenance

Self-storage maintenance can be time-consuming and costly, but it’s critical to site safety, curb appeal, customer experience and the property endurance. A computer-based system can streamline site upkeep, helping you eliminate risk, improve...

HVAC is critical in a climate-controlled self-storage facility, and yet too many owners are reactive rather than proactive when it comes to equipment maintenance. Learn about two solutions that will help keep your system in top shape, lowering...

A first-time self-storage owner bought a rundown property in Blue Ridge, Ga., and turned it into a flourishing business. Read how he improved the site and increased occupancy from 19 percent to 70 percent.

Keeping unit doors in good working order should be a part of every self-storage operator’s maintenance plan. A lawsuit brought by a tenant who was injured by a faulty door reminds us why we must take steps to minimize risk. Read the story and get...

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...