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Self-storage companies lure customers with low rates, then hit them with frequent increases, sometimes twice in a year. What ...

The self-storage industry is growing rapidly — many Americans currently rent a storage unit, whether it’s because they have too many possessions to store at home or are in the process of moving. A ...

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