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Monthly Archives: June 2015

Tips for Maintaining Your Self-Storage Facility’s Wrought-Iron Fence

Much like any security component, a self-storage facility’s wrought-iron fence requires care and upkeep. Here’s how to keep your fence looking great and make it last longer.

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A Safety Guide for Self-Storage Facilities: Dealing With Accidents, Emergencies and Injuries

Self-storage facility operators should always provide a safe and secure environment for employees and tenants. Here’s some guidance on preventing accidents and injuries as well as what to do in case of an emergency.

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Trico Investments/Lighthouse Self Storage Purchases Midway Self Storage in Miami

Trico Investments, a real estate investment company operating self-storage facilities as Lighthouse Self Storage and other brands, has acquired Midway Self Storage in Miami. The facility at 8105 N.W. 2nd St. is in an urban market that consists of high-…

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Superior Self Storage of Wichita, KS, Gets Zoning Approval Despite Residential Opposition

Update 9/13/16 – Despite objections from Barefoot Bay residents, Superior Self Storage of Wichita has received zoning approval and begun construction on phase one of its project near Hoover Road. To secure the go-ahead, Hitschmann agreed to go &l…

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Lafayette, LA, Woman Arrested After Decomposed Infant Remains Discovered in Self-Storage Unit

The decomposed body of an infant was discovered inside a self-storage unit in Lafayette, La., by a man who purchased its contents during a lien auction at Bridge Storage, 2108 Verot School Road. Police arrested Rebecca Ann Landry, 57, on suspicion of s…

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Catalyst Storage Investors Secures Permanent Financing for 5 West Coast Self-Storage Facilities

Catalyst Storage Investors LLC, an investment firm specializing in self-storage ventures, has secured $31 million in permanent financing for five self-storage facilities the firm recently developed in partnership with West Coast Self-Storage. The portf…

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Improving Click-Through Rate on Your Self-Storage Paid-Search Ads

While you may not have to pay anything if your paid-search ads don’t receive any clicks, a poor click-through rate creates its own set of problems. Guest blogger Nick Bilava of Storage.com discusses why you should care about the click-through rat…

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Improving Click-Through Rate on Your Self-Storage Paid-Search Ads

While you may not have to pay anything if your paid-search ads don’t receive any clicks, a poor click-through rate creates its own set of problems. Guest blogger Nick Bilava of Storage.com discusses why you should care about the click-through rat…

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SmartStop Self Storage Reports 1Q 2015 Financial Results

SmartStop Self Storage Inc., which operates 168 facilities in 21 states and Canada, has released its financial statement for the quarter that ended March 31, 2015. During the first quarter, the company increased same-store revenue 5.5 percent and net o…

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Dainton Self Storage Converts Former Engineering Building in Darlington, England

Update 9/30/15 – Dainton Self Storage has completed its conversion of the former Amec Foster Wheeler office building and is now renting storage units and office space in the renovated interior of the structure.

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