June 17
Posted by Amanda
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Sacramento, California is not only the state capital, but also one of the most competitive self storage markets in the nation. There are hundreds of facilities in the greater Sacramento area offering several different amenities. In order to pick the right one, make sure to consider location, price, security, managers, etc. You can find [...]
January 14
Posted by Amanda
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With the current environmental situation of the world, it has been a common trend that everything is “going green”, but who would have thought self storage facilities would also follow this trend. Hall Street Self Storage located in Brooklyn, NY opened in May 2008 as the first green self storage facility.
Hall Street Self Storage [...]
December 22
Posted by Amanda
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There are several key factors to look for when you are searching for a storage facilty.
1. Will you need to access the items often?
2. How long will you need to store your items?
3. What is your budget?
4. Do you need climate controlled storage?
5. How valuable are your items?
6. What times will you need to [...]
December 22
Posted by Amanda
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All storage units are secured and kept safe with your personal lock or a lock provided by the self storage facility. A lock and key seems like a simple subject, but they are several brands and models that may help keep your belongings safer.
Chateau is a large lock manufacturer that prides itself in providing [...]
December 16
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Are you considering climate controlled storage? A few things to know about climate control is that a storage facility should always have a trained HVAC specialist available in case the cooling/heating system fails. Look into your storage facility to see if they have an HVAC specialist on call.
Also do not think that climate control storage [...]
November 14
Posted by Amanda
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Here is great article about Wine Storage found on Inside Self Storage.
Getting a Taste for Wine Storage
[Bottle of Red, Bottle of White]
John R. Wharton
10/03/2008
When the self-storage industry first began, most people only needed the product during a move. But as the business evolved, storage owners added ancillary products and services such as truck rental, records [...]
October 22
Posted by Amanda
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The folks over at Schmitt and Company (a well known self storage management firm) created a top 10 list for safely storing your belongings.
Here’s a quick preview:
1. The first thing to consider when you’re trying to select a facility is location. Urban and suburban areas tend to have the most competitive business, and prices are [...]