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Site Maintenance and Safety
Vanquish Vermin at Your Self-Storage Property With These 3 Prevention TipsVanquish Vermin at Your Self-Storage Property With These 3 Prevention Tips

Though a variety of pests could seek refuge at your self-storage facility, you can prevent them from getting too comfortable. Consider these tips to protect your property and avoid infestation.

Nov 24, 2023
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5 Min Read
Roof-Maintenance Best Practices for Self-Storage Facilities
Site Maintenance and Safety
Keep It Covered: Roof-Maintenance Best Practices for Self-Storage FacilitiesKeep It Covered: Roof-Maintenance Best Practices for Self-Storage Facilities
byAnthony Vross
Nov 16, 2023
4 Min Read
Self-Storage Building Supplier MakoRabco Launches Safety Division
Suppliers and Products
Self-Storage Building Supplier MakoRabco Launches Safety DivisionSelf-Storage Building Supplier MakoRabco Launches Safety Division
Nov 8, 2023
1 Min Read
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Site Maintenance and Safety
People Will Talk! Protecting Your Self-Storage Facility’s Reputation After a Criminal IncidentPeople Will Talk! Protecting Your Self-Storage Facility’s Reputation After a Criminal Incident
Nov 1, 2023
1 Min Read
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Site Maintenance and Safety
Caring for Your Self-Storage Unit Doors: Proper Maintenance, Plus Insight to Repair or ReplacementCaring for Your Self-Storage Unit Doors: Proper Maintenance, Plus Insight to Repair or Replacement
byBethany Salmon
Oct 26, 2023
5 Min Read
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Site Maintenance and Safety
Prevention Is Best! Protecting Your Self-Storage Facility With an Effective Maintenance PlanPrevention Is Best! Protecting Your Self-Storage Facility With an Effective Maintenance Plan
byJeremy Rollwitz
Oct 14, 2023
6 Min Read
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Retail Sales
Got Stale Retail Sales? Try Resetting Your Space for Bigger Self-Storage Revenue
Got Stale Retail Sales? Try Resetting Your Space for Bigger Self-Storage Revenue
Oct 7, 2023
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5 Min Read
byAnna Ross
Asphalt Maintenance and Repair for Self-Storage Facilities
Site Maintenance and Safety
Beautiful Blacktop: Asphalt Maintenance and Repair for Self-Storage Facilities
Beautiful Blacktop: Asphalt Maintenance and Repair for Self-Storage Facilities
Sep 23, 2023
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5 Min Read
byScott Jolly
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Security
Here’s How to Safeguard Your Self-Storage Security System With Proper Maintenance
Here’s How to Safeguard Your Self-Storage Security System With Proper Maintenance
Sep 15, 2023
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6 Min Read
byBarry Graff
StorQuest Self Storage in Hillsboro, Oregon
Site Maintenance and Safety
Landscape Design and Maintenance for Your Self-Storage Site
Landscape Design and Maintenance for Your Self-Storage Site
Sep 8, 2023
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4 Min Read
byCharles Brenton
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Facility Value
Juice That’s Worth the Squeeze: The Connection Between Self-Storage Upgrades and Facility Value
Juice That’s Worth the Squeeze: The Connection Between Self-Storage Upgrades and Facility Value
Sep 2, 2023
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6 Min Read
byDerek Walker
Focus on Self-Storage Safety and Functionality With Proper Lighting Maintenance
Site Maintenance and Safety
Focus on Self-Storage Safety and Functionality With Proper Lighting Maintenance
Focus on Self-Storage Safety and Functionality With Proper Lighting Maintenance
Aug 30, 2023
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5 Min Read
byDan Hengstler
Self-Storage Site Refresh
Site Maintenance and Safety
Site Refresh: Simple Ways to Breathe New Life Into an Aging Self-Storage Property
Site Refresh: Simple Ways to Breathe New Life Into an Aging Self-Storage Property
Aug 12, 2023
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7 Min Read
byMike Vahle
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Management and Operation
Need a Helping Hand? Considerations for Outsourcing Self-Storage Duties
Need a Helping Hand? Considerations for Outsourcing Self-Storage Duties
Aug 4, 2023
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4 Min Read
byAmy Campbell
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Site Maintenance and Safety
Supporting Your Self-Storage Business: How to Locate, Vet and Work With Contractors
Supporting Your Self-Storage Business: How to Locate, Vet and Work With Contractors
Jul 27, 2023
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7 Min Read
byBrian Penosa
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Security
The Technical Components of a Strong Self-Storage Security System and How to Choose a Provider
The Technical Components of a Strong Self-Storage Security System and How to Choose a Provider
Jul 25, 2023
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6 Min Read
bySteve Reeder
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Site Maintenance and Safety
Don’t Want to Do Your Self-Storage Facility Maintenance? Then Don’t! Considerations for Upkeep Outsourcing
Don’t Want to Do Your Self-Storage Facility Maintenance? Then Don’t! Considerations for Upkeep Outsourcing
Jun 24, 2023
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6 Min Read
byDerek Walker
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Site Maintenance and Safety
Pest Control for Self-Storage: Prevention Tips and Choosing a Provider
Pest Control for Self-Storage: Prevention Tips and Choosing a Provider
Jun 3, 2023
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5 Min Read
byFrank Meek
Keeping Things Cool With OSHA: Important Self-Storage Safety Protocols
Site Maintenance and Safety
Keeping Things Cool With OSHA: Important Self-Storage Safety Protocols for Avoiding Injury and Expense
Keeping Things Cool With OSHA: Important Self-Storage Safety Protocols for Avoiding Injury and Expense
Apr 5, 2023
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7 Min Read
byAndrew Kelly Jr.
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Industry News
Water-Leak Woes: How a New Self-Storage Owner Uncovered and Resolved a Mysterious Roof Problem
Water-Leak Woes: How a New Self-Storage Owner Uncovered and Resolved a Mysterious Roof Problem
Mar 22, 2023
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Site Maintenance and Safety
6 Tips for Maintaining Your Self-Storage Unit Doors So They’re Clean, Functional and Safe
6 Tips for Maintaining Your Self-Storage Unit Doors So They’re Clean, Functional and Safe
Mar 16, 2023
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5 Min Read
byJackie Belau
Time to Cultivate Your Self-Storage Maintenance Plan
Site Maintenance and Safety
With Spring Getting Ready to Bloom, It’s Time to Cultivate Your Self-Storage Maintenance Plan
With Spring Getting Ready to Bloom, It’s Time to Cultivate Your Self-Storage Maintenance Plan
Mar 10, 2023
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3 Min Read
byTony Jones
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Site Maintenance and Safety
Creating a Safe Workplace for Self-Storage Employees and Tenants: How to Predict and Avoid Violent Behavior
Creating a Safe Workplace for Self-Storage Employees and Tenants: How to Predict and Avoid Violent Behavior
Feb 7, 2023
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4 Min Read
byAngie Decembre
Self-Storage Curb Appeal
Site Maintenance and Safety
Self-Storage Curb Appeal: Your Guide to Making an Outstanding (and Lasting) First Impression
Self-Storage Curb Appeal: Your Guide to Making an Outstanding (and Lasting) First Impression
Jan 28, 2023
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6 Min Read
byMatthew Eoff
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Site Maintenance and Safety
Ward Off Invasion! Pest-Control Best Practices for Self-Storage Facilities
Ward Off Invasion! Pest-Control Best Practices for Self-Storage Facilities
Jan 11, 2023
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4 Min Read
byCindy Mannes
Simple Ways to Refresh Your Self-Storge Management Office
Site Maintenance and Safety
Improving Your First Impressions: Simple Ways to Refresh Your Self-Storge Management Office
Improving Your First Impressions: Simple Ways to Refresh Your Self-Storge Management Office
Dec 29, 2022
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6 Min Read
byFaith Hill
Inside Self-Storage 2023 Maintenance Calendar Package
ISS Brand
Smooth Operation: Stay on Task All Year With Our 2023 Self-Storage Maintenance Package
Smooth Operation: Stay on Task All Year With Our 2023 Self-Storage Maintenance Package
Dec 20, 2022
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1 Min Read
Tighten Preparation for the New Year With These New Self-Storage Products
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Winter Is Coming! Tighten Preparation for the New Year With These New Self-Storage Products
Winter Is Coming! Tighten Preparation for the New Year With These New Self-Storage Products
Dec 9, 2022
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5 Min Read
byTony Jones
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Suppliers and Products
Upkeep for Your Self-Storage Property: Is it Time to Consider Outsourcing?
Upkeep for Your Self-Storage Property: Is it Time to Consider Outsourcing?
Dec 9, 2022
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5 Min Read
byJamey Fawcett
Inside Self-Storage Store Releases 2023 Maintenance Calendar and Guide
ISS Brand
Inside Self-Storage Store Releases 2023 Maintenance Calendar and Guide
Inside Self-Storage Store Releases 2023 Maintenance Calendar and Guide
Dec 8, 2022
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1 Min Read
The Carlyle Group, Safestore Partnership Enters German Self-Storage Market With myStorage Acquisition
Site Maintenance and Safety
The Carlyle Group, Safestore Partnership Enters German Self-Storage Market With myStorage Acquisition
The Carlyle Group, Safestore Partnership Enters German Self-Storage Market With myStorage Acquisition
Dec 6, 2022
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2 Min Read
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Site Maintenance and Safety
Caring for Your Self-Storage Unit Doors: Maintenance, Repairs and Replacement
Caring for Your Self-Storage Unit Doors: Maintenance, Repairs and Replacement
Dec 3, 2022
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6 Min Read
byBethany Salmon
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Retail Sales
Maintaining Your Self-Storage Merchandise Store to Maximize Retail Profit
Maintaining Your Self-Storage Merchandise Store to Maximize Retail Profit
Nov 19, 2022
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5 Min Read
byLainey Becker
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Site Maintenance and Safety
Winter Is on the Way! Prepping Your Self-Storage Facility to Withstand the Harshest Season
Winter Is on the Way! Prepping Your Self-Storage Facility to Withstand the Harshest Season
Nov 8, 2022
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6 Min Read
byGary Edmonds
A Simple Maintenance Plan for Your Self-Storage Security System
Site Maintenance and Safety
Good Function, Long Life: A Simple Maintenance Plan for Your Self-Storage Security System
Good Function, Long Life: A Simple Maintenance Plan for Your Self-Storage Security System
Nov 5, 2022
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7 Min Read
byTodd McClure
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Revenue Management
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Sales
A 3-Step Plan to Attract Tenants and Rent Units During the Critical Self-Storage Lease-Up PhaseA 3-Step Plan to Attract Tenants and Rent Units During the Critical Self-Storage Lease-Up Phase
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Management and Operation
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Aug 22, 2024
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Staffing
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Aug 15, 2024
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Staffing
From the 2024 ISS World Expo: Spartan’s Mike Scott Offers Sound Advice on Self-Storage Career AdvancementFrom the 2024 ISS World Expo: Spartan’s Mike Scott Offers Sound Advice on Self-Storage Career Advancement
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