Keeping track of all of the items in a storage unit will help your tenants in many ways. Whether they are a small business owner trying to start a company or someone who likes to keep collections in storage, it is best to keep up with everything. It is also imperative to track all of […]

Fire! Anger. Litigation. Loss.   Michael looked over at his computer, reading details and confirming he typed everything right.  “Okay, you’re all set for our small unit. That’s going to be 4-24B. You’ll need to bring your own lock, or we have some available to purchase over on that wall. Any questions?” “No, I’m all […]

Hurricane season is about to hit its peak. Are you prepared? Hurricanes, tornadoes and high winds are known for their destructive nature. There’s a reason the phrase we use is ‘disaster’. As the potential for high winds to hit your facility increases, now is the best time to brush up on your disaster preparation plan.  […]

Moving is a complicated and stressful time. The more worries you can eliminate, the smoother the process can go. The best way to eliminate worries about storing your property is to find a safe place to store them that offers protection against the many risks of storing property. That means finding a facility that isn’t […]

Not everyone is a rule follower, but the majority of us Americans are pretty against getting jail time. While you most likely have a lengthy section of the rental agreement detailing what can and cannot be stored at your facility, it’s still a smart idea to discuss these policies in the framework of fire safety. Fireworks, or any other kind of explosive or extremely flammable item should not be stored in a self-storage facility. Many states actually have laws against storing such items in a storage unit precisely for the fact that they make a fire an even more dangerous situation.

Mold. If you’re like most people, your experience with the furry growth is limited to the visible black spots you find on your shower curtain or the musty smell of your towels after they’ve been left in the washer too long. Which makes mold prevention a bit of a foreign concept. The dictionary defines mold […]

Hurricane Season 2019 Hurricane preparation is one of the aspects of disaster management that can actually be scheduled. While the event itself can be unpredictable, hurricane season comes about every year and as a self-storage owner/operator you can use the time between seasons to prepare and update your disaster planning and management practices.   Disaster […]

When Scary Stuff Happens to Your Stuff Scary things happen. Earthquakes and rodents and fire (oh my!) and much more! So when we protect your tenants’ property from these damaging situations, we do everything in our power to make the experience in filing a claim less frightening. But, there are a few things you can […]

Response To Our Self-Storage Friends After Harvey And Irma   “Never worry about numbers. Help one person at a time, and always start with the person nearest you”… “The greatest good is what we do for one another.” Mother Teresa   What response will you make in good times and bad times as a self-storage owner/operator […]

Time to Evaluate Your Self Storage Protection Plan! One in eleven households in the United States rents a self-storage unit each year. This represents approximately 10% of all US homes and every year this number is increasing. As more Americans utilize self-storage each person must be informed of the importance of protecting their stored assets […]