Self-storage operators around the world have launched charity drives to collect clothing, food, toys and more for various organizations this holiday season. Here’s a summary of how they’re giving back to their communities so far in fall/win…
Self-Storage Operators Kick Off Holiday Collection and Charity Drives
Self-storage operators around the world have launched charity drives to collect clothing, food, toys and more for various organizations this holiday season. Here’s a summary of how they’re giving back to their communities so far in fall/win…
Woman Runs Over Ex-Husband’s Foot at Manatee County, FL, Self-Storage Facility
A 45-year-old woman has been charged with domestic battery after allegedly running over her ex-husband’s foot on Nov. 14 at an unidentified self-storage facility in Manatee County, Fla. Wendy Luper had gone to the facility with the victim to retr…
Westy Self Storage Supports Children’s Theater in Wilton, CT
Westy Self Storage of Wilton, Conn., has donated free use of a storage unit to the Wilton Children’s Theater (WCT), which produces four plays each year. The group will use the space to build the set for its upcoming production of “The Wizar…
Storage Giant Deploys Puppet ‘Dr. Love’ to Give Self-Storage Advice to Troubled Daters
In another offbeat commercial from Wales-based self-storage operator Storage Giant, the company deploys a puppet called Dr. Love to explain how self-storage can be a solution for lovers whose significant others just won’t get the hint to move out…
Milwaukee Planners Reject Rezoning of Bank Property for Self-Storage Development
Update 12/9/15 – Planning commissioners have rejected the rezoning request submitted by Highland Development Ventures, which intends to build a self-storage facility near Washington Park. The commission voted 4-1 this week against the rezoning, w…
Storage Asset Management Donates Funds to Susan G. Komen Foundation
For the third consecutive year, the properties managed by Storage Asset Management (SAM) raised funds for the Susan G. Komen Foundation during October. This year, the facilities procured $815 by donating a portion of their moving and packing supplies. …
U-Haul Converts Abandoned Manufacturing Plant to Self-Storage in Windsor, Ontario, Canada
Phoenix-based U-Haul International Inc. is converting an abandoned manufacturing plant in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, into a self-storage facility. U-Haul Moving & Storage of Forest Glade at 9082 Tecumseh Road E. currently offers truck and trailer re…
Mastering Your Domain: Practical Tips to Improve Your Self-Storage Management Skills
It isn’t easy to master all of the skills a manager needs to run a highly successful self-storage facility. How do you obtain the knowledge and confidence to proficiently perform all of the tasks for which you’re responsible? This article e…
Mastering Your Domain: Practical Tips to Improve Your Self-Storage Management Skills
It isn’t easy to master all of the skills a manager needs to run a highly successful self-storage facility. How do you obtain the knowledge and confidence to proficiently perform all of the tasks for which you’re responsible? This article e…