All Posts By Tony Prada

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About Tony Prada

Tony Prada is a professional writer with over 13 years of experience in the self-storage industry. He is particularly interested in topics around organization, storage design, and definitely has a few tricks up his sleeve after having rented several storage units in the past years, he is also the Operations Manager for U.S. Self Storage. Tony believes that storing should be as stress-free of an experience as possible, and is always working on new tips and shortcuts that he can share with readers on USSelfStorage.com.View all posts by Tony Prada, view his profile in LinkedIn or you can Email him.

Lets Talk About Moving, How Self Storage Can Help

Lets Talk About Moving, How Self Storage Can Help

Moving can be a stressful time for anyone. It's hard to really imagine all of the different things that you have until you finally start to try and pack it all into some boxes. You might even find some boxes…

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Survival mentality - Don't let the big city bug you down

Survival mentality - Don't let the big city bug you down

Sometimes everyday life can be monotonous, boring, and worst of all, stressful. Long hours of work, not enough rest, and doing the same job every day can be an extreme mental challenge. 69% of employees report that work is a…

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Charities - Self Storage Facilities Give Back

Charities - Self Storage Facilities Give Back

When it comes to self storage facility, the first thing you may think of may not be charity. After all, all they are really doing is storing your stuff, right? How involved in the community can they be besides…

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New Year’s Resolutions – How many have you broken already?

New Year’s Resolutions – How many have you broken already?

When it comes to New Years Resolutions, let's face it: we're not quite as good at keeping them as we'd like to think. Sure, we all have the best intentions with New Years goals and resolutions - maybe we want…

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River Fishing Expedition: What Not To Do

River Fishing Expedition: What Not To Do

During my years as a canoe guide in the north Maine woods I found it hard to believe that any place on earth could be as peaceful, or as rewarding as a beautiful river (not to mention a beautiful river…

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Keep it simple, head back to nature!

Keep it simple, head back to nature!

In today's fast-paced world, it can be difficult to see through things and figure out exactly what we should be doing. After all, you can get caught up in everything from your iPhone or Blackberry, to your laptop, your business,…

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Don’t panic when you have to relocate

Don’t panic when you have to relocate

Is there a move in your future? Have you been transferred to a new job in a new city? Do you have to find a new place to live? Are you walking around in your current home wondering how you…

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New Laws in the New Year for Self Storage Operators

New Laws in the New Year for Self Storage Operators

With only two weeks into the new year, self storage owners and operators have already began to layout plans for the year ahead. This might mean increasing the size of a facility, expanding to new markets or even executing a…

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Important facts when choosing a self storage insurance tenant program

Important facts when choosing a self storage insurance tenant program

When selecting an insurance program for your tenants, price is an important factor but it should not be the only thing that influences your decision. Tenant insurance programs come in two forms - mail-in and pay-with-rent. Mail-in programs have no…

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“Green Building Movement”

“Green Building Movement”

The green building trend that has taken hold across the US in the past few years, and is surprisingly evolving toward a whole new level. Whereas before when there were only a few green real estate developments, today this trend…

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