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Facility-Renovation Spotlight: AAAA Self Storage of Norfolk, Va., and its 100-Year-Old Building

The transition of AAAA Self Storage in Norfolk, Va., embodies an emerging trend in saturated self-storage markets. Well-located facilities in dire need of renovation can undergo restoration to become valuable opportunities for new businesses. ...More
June 12, 2010 Chris Nason and Chris Elam
Posted in Articles, Construction, Development
Refurbishing Self-Storage to Maintain Market Leadership: A Virginia Facility Shares Its Tale

Shields Self Storage of Augusta County, Va., a business now including seven facilities, decided to rebrand two years ago, completing a renovation of its sites: updating computer and management systems, installing state-of-the-art security, designing and developing a new ...More
May 21, 2010 Terry Campbell
Posted in Articles, Construction
Self-Storage Revival, A Case Study: Florida Facility Makes a Comeback After Years of Neglect

As new facilities enter the increasingly competitive self-storage industry, it’s critical that older sites find ways to maintain their edge. Location, great curb appeal and excellent front-line staff are what all sites strive for, but sometimes more is needed to contend ...More
May 13, 2010 Linnea Appleby
Posted in Articles, Construction, Management
London Self-Storage Facility Completes Renovation

Lock and Leave Self Storage in Wandsworth, London, England, have completed major renovation to help improve the facility and the customer experience. ...More
April 8, 2010
Posted in News, Construction
Self-Storage Supplier Spotlight: Accent Building Restoration Inc.

Founded in 1994, Accent Building Restoration Inc. (ABR) has grown from a small painting contractor into a nationwide, cosmetic-restoration company specializing in property painting, floor covering, office remodels, tenant improvements and other light-construction projects. ...More
February 14, 2010
Posted in Articles, Construction
Capital Self Storage in York, PA, Expands

After renovating a Coca-Cola Bottling plant in 2007, Capital Self Storage in York, Pa., now plans to add to the existing building. ...More
January 25, 2010
Posted in News, Construction, Development, Real Estate
Warehouse Owner Fined for Improper Asbestos Removal

A warehouse owner will be slapped with penalties after removing asbestos in violation of state regulations, a Labor Department spokeswoman reported Friday. ...More
October 29, 2009
Posted in News
Hallandale Self Storage Undergoes Extensive Renovation

Westport Properties/US Storage Centers recently completed a renovation of its Hallandale, Fla., self-storage facility, an extensive project that included many interior and exterior upgrades. ...More
June 24, 2009
Posted in News, Construction
Capture Self-Storage Tenants With Low-Cost Curb Appeal

Great self-storage curb appeal can draw new customers, while poor curb appeal will likely drive them to the competition. Consumers relate well-maintained, clean properties with safer, more secure facilities. Here are some easy, and low-cost, strategies self-storage owners ...More
June 4, 2009 Teresa Sedmak
Posted in Articles, Marketing
The Impact of Facility Image: Self-Storage Curb Appeal and Refurbishing

When it comes to the overall appearance of your self-storage facility, image truly has an impact on your success. ...More
January 23, 2009 Matt Doyle
Posted in Articles, Construction

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