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Meet Our Newest Team Member

Access Self Storage is proud to announce our newest team member, Manny Zamora. Manny has been hired as a Senior Operations Manager overseeing the operations of 6 of our self-storage centers.

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Why Businesses Need Self-Storage

Small business owners around the country face a wide range of problems, from bringing more customers in the door to getting through tax season. One problem that's often overlooked is space. A cluttered storefront isn't just unprofessional looking, it can keep customers away. Clutter can also make it difficult to get work done, find important paperwork or keep necessary documents safe from fire or water damage. More and more, small business owners are turning to self storage facilities like Access Self Storage to efficiently manage their space.

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How to Prepare a Four-Wheeler for Storage

While ATVs may not require the same level of maintenance you would give a car, it's still important to take the necessary steps to keep your four-wheeler in working order before you put it into storage. Whether you're storing your ATV for the winter, for a year, or for longer, a self-storage unit will protect your toy from the elements. Here are some important tips to keep in mind to keep your ATV protected and ensure it's ready to go when you are.

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Top 5 Storage Mistakes

Access Self Storage has been a leading industry expert since 1976. As I'm sure you can imagine, we have plenty of dos and don'ts collected from the travails of customers throughout our 44-year history. A poll of our employees has yielded our list of the Top 5 Storage Mistakes NOT to make:

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The Best 2 Tips to Sell Your Home Faster

Buying a home is one of the largest investments most people will make in their lifetime. The recent instability in the housing market has undoubtedly caused headaches for many homebuyers and sellers.

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Can I Use Self Storage without Storage Insurance?

If it’s worth storing, it’s worth insuring. Access Self Storage has operated by that mantra since our inception. Think you’re in the clear because you already have a homeowner’s insurance policy? Not so fast. Two major misconceptions that our customers have regarding insurance and self storage include: The self storage facility insures items in its storage units. Homeowners or renters policies will automatically cover the items in storage. Both couldn’t be more wrong!

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Our “Green” Initiative: Free Electronics Recycling and Solar Panels

Did you know that it takes thousands of years for a computer monitor to decompose in a landfill? Have you ever thought about the kinds of toxins and chemicals that are found in your computers, televisions and cell phones?

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