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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.

The Perfect Partnership: Self-Storage Facilities and Real Estate Companies

The Perfect Partnership: Self-Storage Facilities and Real Estate Companies

Formulating partnerships is very important in maintaining the vitality of an organization. Self-storage facilities, in particular, need to consistently network and build a network of companies and individuals that will help make a difference in increasing their bottom line. With…

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Self-Storage Maintenance 101

Self-Storage Maintenance 101

If you’ve had your storage unit for 6 months or more, it’s time to reevaluate what you have and do a little spring/summer cleaning. Of course, if you’re traveling overseas, this doesn’t apply but will as soon as you…

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How To Decide If Self-Storage Is For You

How To Decide If Self-Storage Is For You

You may have recently moved, or are trying to remodel your home. Or, you could have downsized to an apartment. When you have no more room to put things, what are your options? Economically, if you’re trying to save money,…

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Self-storage auctions: Trend or sin?

Self-storage auctions: Trend or sin?

For people who like to find new treasures, going to self-storage auctions is high on the list of things to do. For people who love great bargains and vintage items, they may not know where to look or even what…

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Self-storage and Automobiles

Self-storage and Automobiles

Have you ever thought about storing an automobile in a self-storage facility? While there are many facilities that cannot accommodate this, the ones that can might be quite handy in a pinch, especially if you travel quite a bit…

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How to Handle Your Self-Storage In The Event of a Disaster

How to Handle Your Self-Storage In The Event of a Disaster

Things happen. It’s the way of the world. If you own a self-storage facility, you have a certain assurance that your belongings will be safe. While that may not be too far-fetched, when a natural disaster occurs, an unknown taste…

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Self-storage can help your business boom!

Self-storage can help your business boom!

As a business owner, your responsibilities grow by the day. As you’re growing, one of the things you may not have enough of is space, or you can’t afford the overhead of an office. Choosing to utilize a self-storage unit

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Tips for Honing Time Management Skills for Self Storage Owners

Tips for Honing Time Management Skills for Self Storage Owners

By: Jodi Reid
As many self storage business owners know, the tasks in the day seem to outnumber the hours needed to complete them. This is especially true for smaller facilities where employees have to serve multiple functions in…

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Marketing Tips for Memorial Day

Marketing Tips for Memorial Day

By: Jodi Reid
When operating any business, it is important to remain competitive during the holiday season. Holidays tend to bring many discounts. Some customers will even delay purchasing a product or service until a holiday sale in order…

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Projects to Improve your Home - Which Ones Save You Money, and Which Ones Cost You Money

Projects to Improve your Home - Which Ones Save You Money, and Which Ones Cost You Money

If you're like the average homeowner, you view home improvement with a bit of trepidation. On one hand, the end result is often quite rewarding, but on the other hand, it can be pricey to get there. Also, your home…

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