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Recycled paper
Does anyone use recycled print paper ? Reverse sides?
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Goodwill Struggles As Millennials Refuse to Take Their Parents' Stuff
The emergence of another generational divide is making its way to the forefront of the American consciousness. As the majority of the Baby Boomer generation enters seniority, younger generations like Millennials and Gen-Xers are tasked with figuring out what to with their parents' stuff. According to Tom Verde at The New…
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When will the Corona Virus pandemic be over?
Month?
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3 Ways Self-Storage Units can help Your Business [Article]
Business owners can benefit from the use of a self-storage unit for their business in numerous different ways. Whether you need extra space for your business run smoothly, want to keep additional inventory out of sight or you simply want to be able to save on the expense of owning a warehouse to put that money saved…
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Self-storage evictions point to larger crisis [article]
The discovery this week of several people living in a Dorchester storage facility is the latest indication of the housing crisis in Boston, where rents continue to skyrocket. “That just indicates the desperate nature of housing here in Boston,” said Joseph Finn, executive director of the Massachusetts Housing & Shelter…
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The Urban Squirrel: A self-storage facility with a twist [Article]
The Urban Squirrel Offers a Host of Services Beyond Traditional Storage Units When the first location you look at for your new business ends up being a perfect fit, it’s not hard to believe in serendipity. Vance and Christie Evans were seeking a business opportunity that would allow the couple to work together, as well as…
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Some lighthearted thoughts on self-storage [Article]
This recent op-ed piece from the Chicago Tribune made me smile a little, check it out: Column: Self-storage facilities are the new mattress stores. They're everywhere. It starts when you see the earthmovers and construction equipment clearing a field somewhere near your neighborhood. After driving by the scene, you begin…
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The Place Where Stuff Happens - a Snapshot of Self-Storage in Phoenix [Article]
Although an endless series of doors stretched down the hall on either side, Terina Giordano knew exactly where to turn to reach the exit. “Just row after row,” Giordano said with a grin, walking purposefully down the corridor. “You learn your way around after a while.” Knowing her way through a self-storage maze is part of…
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Self Storage Development in U.S. on the Rise in 2017
Dallas, Miami and New York are Leading Metros for New Projects According to CBRE, new construction of self-storage facilities is on the rise, with approximately 900 facilities expected to be constructed in 2017 - a 50% increase on the 600 new projects constructed last year. Dallas is expected to see the most new…
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Local Self-Storage Facility A Museum Of Personal Failure
CHICAGO—Located in the Bucktown neighborhood, American Mini-Storage is one of Chicago's best-kept secrets, but don't expect it to stay that way for long. The self-storage facility houses what is arguably the nation's most impressive collection of personal items accumulated during periods of failure. "There are 250 storage…
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More self-storage planned for California Boulevard area [Article]
A Napa developer and property owner have filed initial plans with the city to build a single-story self-storage unit facility on a flag-shaped lot with frontage facing Highway 29, at 3117 California Blvd. According to the project application, developer Don Kellebrew would like to build a 25,700 square foot self-storage…
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Top 5 Global Green Building Trends of 2017 [Article]
Green building projects are increasing worldwide...[Read more here] Tell us if your building has any "green" features, and if it works for you!
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Kansas service businesses push back against sales tax plan [Article]
TOPEKA — Towing companies, self-storage operators and collection agencies pushed back Wednesday against a Kansas House plan that would levy sales taxes on their services as the Senate tax committee opened hearings on a bill just passed by the House on Monday that would repeal the sales tax exemptions that currently apply…
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Population growth, rising incomes push demand for Midwest storage
Occupancy in self-storage is improving as development ramps up in the Midwest, Marcus & Millichap reported. Consistent demand and moderate development have resulted in stable growth in 2017. In Chicago, an intense population density coupled with a booming apartment market sustained underlying storage demand, encouraging a…