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Gotham Mini Storage Boasts Killer Views of Manhattan–Along With a ‘Very Personable’ Approach
As I neared the corner of 10th Avenue and West 39th Street in Manhattan, NY, I briefly glanced down at Google Maps to ensure the blue beacon was floating along in the right direction.
Read More »Some Facilities Uncork the Potential for Wine Storage
Americans savor wine. Lots of it. Americans now make up the world’s largest wine-drinking market, consuming 13 percent of globally produced wine and racking up more than $34 billion in wine sales in 2012.
Read More »Does LEED Construction Make Sense for Self-Storage?
LEED certification is internationally recognized as the gold standard in green building. By building a LEED-certified self-storage facility, you can minimize your building’s impact on the environment, gain positive attention from your community and
Read More »Use of Payment and Rental Kiosks Growing in Self-Storage Industry
Open 24/7 is a nice concept for a self-storage business, and it’s become a reality through the growing use of payment and rental kiosks. In 2012, 9 percent of self-storage facilities in the U.S.
Read More »Self-Storage Man Caves: Great Idea or Big Hassle?
On the surface, self-storage units seem like they serve one basic function—the safekeeping of personal belongings. But lately, a handful of facilities across the country have been embracing a novel trend that goes beyond
Read More »Why Does Florida’s Space Coast Lead the U.S. in Per-Capita Self-Storage Space?
For four years in a row, the leading location for self-storage space per person in the U.S. has been, ironically, Florida’s Space Coast. The Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville metro area, nestled midway down Florida’s Atlantic coast,
Read More »Why Is Dallas-Fort Worth the U.S. Self-Storage Capital?
With population growth that puts it at the top of metro areas nationwide along with a robust job market, Dallas-Fort Worth stands out as a sort of self-storage mecca. In 2012, the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington
Read More »Electronic Gates Provide More than Security
Do self-storage renters care if a facility has an electronic gate? A recent Self Storage Association survey found that 80 percent of renters think it’s an important feature, and nearly half said they’d pay
Read More »Self-Storage Tenant and Manager Help Authorities Bust Ketamine Lab
After a self-storage tenant noticed odd odors emanating from a neighboring storage unit, he alerted the manager and a police investigation ensued. Rowley, MA, police officer Matt Zier watched hours of ABZ Self Storage’s
Read More »Self-Storage Facilities Add On-Site Business Ventures
Savvy self-storage operators always are on the lookout for ways to ramp up revenue, boost foot traffic and gain a competitive edge in a growing industry. Over the years, properties have dabbled in a
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