Site Maintenance

As a self-storage operator, you might offer the most amazing customer service ever but still lose a potential tenant to a competitor because your facility looks dirty or drab. Top-notch curb appeal is often the key to getting a prospect through...

Did you know that one cockroach can lay 16 to 50 eggs per month, and just one female bed bug can produce more than 5,000 babies? Imagine how these and other vermin could affect your self-storage business and its reputation with customers! Consider...

Many customers get their first impressions about a self-storage business when visiting the management office. A quick way to brighten your facility and ensure those thoughts are positive is to refresh your space. Here’s where to focus your efforts...

Self-storage managers are responsible for dozens (maybe hundreds) of physical tasks each year that are critical to ensure great curb appeal, proper equipment function, operational efficiency, high asset value and more. With so much to do every day...

The most recognizable components to any self-storage facility are its unit doors, which is why keeping them in good condition should be a top priority. Learn the importance of door care, basic maintenance tips, and insight to repair and replacement.

As a self-storage operator, you likely have a retail space where you sell moving and packing supplies; but if you don’t properly maintain this area, it could negatively impact your sales. Here are some tips for keeping your store fresh and well...

The winter months can put a lot of stress on a self-storage property. From freezing temperatures and limited daylight to piles of snow and ice, there’s a lot to cause building wear and tear. These recommendations will help you prepare, so you can...