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Modernized Office and Parking Design Crushes Self-Storage Facility Stereotypes logo in a gray background |
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Modernized Office and Parking Design Crushes Self-Storage Facility StereotypesModernized Office and Parking Design Crushes Self-Storage Facility Stereotypes

The self-storage industry is not just breaking design stereotypes, it's crushing them. From bigger, brighter offices to better parking lots, today’s facilities are mimicking retail stores and luring potential renters. The bonus? Superior design improves functionality for staff, increases customer satisfaction and can even make a facility more "green."

May 12, 2014
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Solar Technology: How It Works, and What It Can Do for Your Self-Storage Business
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Apr 24, 2014
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Stuff Hotel Expands Solar-Energy System to 3 More Texas Self-Storage Facilities logo in a gray background |
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Apr 4, 2014
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ISS Expo/Baja Reception Highlights the Revenue Potential of Solar Self-Storage logo in a gray background |
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Mar 18, 2014
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U-Haul to Convert Dr. Pepper Bottling Plant in Lafayette, LA, to Self-Storage logo in a gray background |
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U-Haul to Convert Dr. Pepper Bottling Plant in Lafayette, LA, to Self-StorageU-Haul to Convert Dr. Pepper Bottling Plant in Lafayette, LA, to Self-Storage
Feb 20, 2014
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Strategic Storage Trust to Install Solar Panels at SmartStop Self Storage Facilities in Canada logo in a gray background |
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Strategic Storage Trust to Install Solar Panels at SmartStop Self Storage Facilities in CanadaStrategic Storage Trust to Install Solar Panels at SmartStop Self Storage Facilities in Canada
Dec 23, 2013
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Greenbox Self Storage Opens Third Sustainable Denver Facility logo in a gray background | Greenbox Self Storage Opens Third Sustainable Denver Facility
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Greenbox Self Storage Opens Third Sustainable Denver Facility
Greenbox Self Storage Opens Third Sustainable Denver Facility
Dec 5, 2013
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Secure Self Storage in Mississauga, Canada, to Add Solar Panels in 2014 logo in a gray background | Secure Self Storage in Mississauga, Canada, to Add Solar Panels in 2014
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Secure Self Storage in Mississauga, Canada, to Add Solar Panels in 2014
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Nov 12, 2013
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Houston Self-Storage Operator Amazing Spaces Partners With City, Recyclers for E-Waste Collection logo in a gray background | Houston Self-Storage Operator Amazing Spaces Partners With City, Recyclers for E-Waste Collection
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Oct 14, 2013
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U-Haul Buys 8 Self-Storage Facilities, Celebrates Grand Opening in Detroit logo in a gray background | U-Haul Buys 8 Self-Storage Facilities, Celebrates Grand Opening in Detroit
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U-Haul Buys 8 Self-Storage Facilities, Celebrates Grand Opening in Detroit
U-Haul Buys 8 Self-Storage Facilities, Celebrates Grand Opening in Detroit
Oct 3, 2013
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Utility Fee Proposals Could Hurt Self-Storage Rooftop Solar Investments logo in a gray background | Utility Fee Proposals Could Hurt Self-Storage Rooftop Solar Investments
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Oct 2, 2013
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Self-Storage Operator Gotham Mini Storage Installs Cogeneration Plant to Increase Energy Efficiency logo in a gray background | Self-Storage Operator Gotham Mini Storage Installs Cogeneration Plant to Increase Energy Efficiency
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Oct 1, 2013
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ISS News Desk: Self-Storage Operators Add Solar Panels, Other Green Initiatives
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Sep 12, 2013
Bellam Self Storage Pledges $1K to San Rafael, CA, Beautification-Charity Project logo in a gray background | Bellam Self Storage Pledges $1K to San Rafael, CA, Beautification-Charity Project
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Bellam Self Storage Pledges $1K to San Rafael, CA, Beautification-Charity Project
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Sep 2, 2013
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Self-Storage Roofing Options to Increase Building Efficiency and Even Provide Renewable Energy
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Aug 31, 2013
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U-Haul Opens Detroit Self-Storage Facility in Converted Nabisco Building logo in a gray background | U-Haul Opens Detroit Self-Storage Facility in Converted Nabisco Building
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U-Haul Opens Detroit Self-Storage Facility in Converted Nabisco Building
U-Haul Opens Detroit Self-Storage Facility in Converted Nabisco Building
Aug 27, 2013
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Greenbox Self Storage Opens Second of Three Planned Denver Facilities logo in a gray background | Greenbox Self Storage Opens Second of Three Planned Denver Facilities
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Greenbox Self Storage Opens Second of Three Planned Denver Facilities
Greenbox Self Storage Opens Second of Three Planned Denver Facilities
Aug 27, 2013
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Self-Storage Operator A-AAAKey Mini Storage Equips 9 Texas Facilities With Solar Power logo in a gray background | Self-Storage Operator A-AAAKey Mini Storage Equips 9 Texas Facilities With Solar Power
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Self-Storage Operator A-AAAKey Mini Storage Equips 9 Texas Facilities With Solar Power
Self-Storage Operator A-AAAKey Mini Storage Equips 9 Texas Facilities With Solar Power
Aug 22, 2013
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Stop Discounting Your Self-Storage Rates! Focus on These Winning Attractions Instead
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Aug 3, 2013
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Hot New Trends in Self-Storage Construction: Materials, Processes, Costs and More
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Jul 30, 2013
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FL Self-Storage Operator Personal Mini Storage Partners With a Gift for Teaching for Back-to-School Drive logo in a gray background | FL Self-Storage Operator Personal Mini Storage Partners With a Gift for Teaching for Back-to-School Drive
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FL Self-Storage Operator Personal Mini Storage Partners With a Gift for Teaching for Back-to-School Drive
FL Self-Storage Operator Personal Mini Storage Partners With a Gift for Teaching for Back-to-School Drive
Jul 22, 2013
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California Boat/RV-Storage Facility Hosts Grand Opening, Showcases Solar-Energy System logo in a gray background | California Boat/RV-Storage Facility Hosts Grand Opening, Showcases Solar-Energy System
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California Boat/RV-Storage Facility Hosts Grand Opening, Showcases Solar-Energy System
California Boat/RV-Storage Facility Hosts Grand Opening, Showcases Solar-Energy System
Jul 5, 2013
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Old Barn Self Storage Happy to Support Local Community With Art Contests, E-Waste Drives logo in a gray background | Old Barn Self Storage Happy to Support Local Community With Art Contests, E-Waste Drives
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Old Barn Self Storage Happy to Support Local Community With Art Contests, E-Waste Drives
Old Barn Self Storage Happy to Support Local Community With Art Contests, E-Waste Drives
Jun 27, 2013
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San Diego Self Storage to Host E-Waste Recycling Event in National City, CA logo in a gray background | San Diego Self Storage to Host E-Waste Recycling Event in National City, CA
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San Diego Self Storage to Host E-Waste Recycling Event in National City, CA
San Diego Self Storage to Host E-Waste Recycling Event in National City, CA
May 16, 2013
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Improving Your Self-Storage Building Envelope to Increase Energy Efficiency and Save Money
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Apr 20, 2013
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San Diego Self Storage Partners With San Diego Recycle on E-Waste Campaign logo in a gray background | San Diego Self Storage Partners With San Diego Recycle on E-Waste Campaign
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San Diego Self Storage Partners With San Diego Recycle on E-Waste Campaign
San Diego Self Storage Partners With San Diego Recycle on E-Waste Campaign
Apr 18, 2013
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Greenbox Self Storage Plans Two Environmentally Friendly Facilities in Downtown Denver logo in a gray background | Greenbox Self Storage Plans Two Environmentally Friendly Facilities in Downtown Denver
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Greenbox Self Storage Plans Two Environmentally Friendly Facilities in Downtown Denver
Greenbox Self Storage Plans Two Environmentally Friendly Facilities in Downtown Denver
Apr 4, 2013
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Storage Door Curtains Partners with DBCI to Distribute, Install Self-Storage Products logo in a gray background | Storage Door Curtains Partners with DBCI to Distribute, Install Self-Storage Products
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Storage Door Curtains Partners with DBCI to Distribute, Install Self-Storage Products
Storage Door Curtains Partners with DBCI to Distribute, Install Self-Storage Products
Mar 29, 2013
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Butler Manufacturing Releases 3 Energy-Efficient Wall Systems for Self-Storage Facilities logo in a gray background | Butler Manufacturing Releases 3 Energy-Efficient Wall Systems for Self-Storage Facilities
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Butler Manufacturing Releases 3 Energy-Efficient Wall Systems for Self-Storage Facilities
Butler Manufacturing Releases 3 Energy-Efficient Wall Systems for Self-Storage Facilities
Mar 25, 2013
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Eastlake Self Storage Partners With Recycle San Diego to Offer Free E-Waste Recycling logo in a gray background | Eastlake Self Storage Partners With Recycle San Diego to Offer Free E-Waste Recycling
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Eastlake Self Storage Partners With Recycle San Diego to Offer Free E-Waste Recycling
Eastlake Self Storage Partners With Recycle San Diego to Offer Free E-Waste Recycling
Feb 28, 2013
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Greenbox Self Storage Opens Environmentally Friendly Facility in Downtown Denver
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Greenbox Self Storage Opens Environmentally Friendly Facility in Downtown Denver
Greenbox Self Storage Opens Environmentally Friendly Facility in Downtown Denver
Jan 28, 2013
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Decatur Self Storage Adds Solar Power to Historical Georgia Facility logo in a gray background | Decatur Self Storage Adds Solar Power to Historical Georgia Facility
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Decatur Self Storage Adds Solar Power to Historical Georgia Facility
Decatur Self Storage Adds Solar Power to Historical Georgia Facility
Jan 14, 2013
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Midtown Vault Self Storage in Memphis Completes Solar Installation logo in a gray background | Midtown Vault Self Storage in Memphis Completes Solar Installation
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Midtown Vault Self Storage in Memphis Completes Solar Installation
Midtown Vault Self Storage in Memphis Completes Solar Installation
Dec 6, 2012
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Public Storage to Save Up $1.9M in Annual Energy, Maintenance Costs With LED Lighting logo in a gray background | Public Storage to Save Up $1.9M in Annual Energy, Maintenance Costs With LED Lighting
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Public Storage to Save Up $1.9M in Annual Energy, Maintenance Costs With LED Lighting
Public Storage to Save Up $1.9M in Annual Energy, Maintenance Costs With LED Lighting
Oct 5, 2012
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Free Digital Issue on Self-Storage Solar Technology Available
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Sep 5, 2012
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