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Self-Storage Design Study: Inventive Use of Space, by Janus International

When Christopher Zupsic of Portland-Pacific LCC, a private real estate investment firm, decided to turn an empty building in downtown San Francisco into a self-storage facility, he turned to Janus International for help in designing some very creative spaces. StoragePro of ...More
3 days ago
Posted in Articles, Construction, Development
Re-Designing a Self-Storage Facility: Renovations Add Curb Appeal and a Competitive Edge

While changes in management and marketing can help a struggling self-storage facility, sometimes the only way to attract new customers and stay competitive is through a proper re-design. From roof to the doors, learn how renovations can improve curb appeal and profit. ...More
2 weeks ago
Posted in Articles, Construction
Janus International: Proper Procedures for Replacing Unit Doors

With unit doors comprising as much as 80 percent of a self-storage facility, keeping doors in working order reduces injury risk and aids in curb appeal. This video from Janus International walks you through the proper procedures for replacing doors, including customer ...More
April 17, 2013
Posted in Videos
Image Gallery: Happenings and Highlights From the 2013 Inside Self-Storage World Expo

See highlights and hot happenings from this year's Inside Self-Storage World Expo in Las Vegas, including notable speakers and education seminars, cool giveaways on the show floor, evening receptions, Best of Business winners, eye-catching exhibits and more. ...More
April 16, 2013
Posted in Galleries
Janus International Shares Tips for Maintaining Your Self-Storage Doors

Learn the proper methods for opening and closing self-storage unit doors, adjusting the door’s tension, proper rope application, and other safety and maintenance tips from Janus International, a manufacturer of self-storage doors and hallway systems. ...More
March 25, 2013
Posted in Videos, Management
Janus International: How to Properly Install a Model 650 Roll-Up Door

The Model 650 roll-up door from Janus International is the company’s most widely used door in the self-storage industry. This video is a visual guide, with instructions on how to install the door properly and safely at a facility. ...More
March 25, 2013
Posted in Videos
What Would You Do? Self-Storage Maintenance Maladies

Self-storage operators must keep their properties in tip-top shape to maximize curb appeal, which sometimes means handling simple maintenance tasks and other times more complex renovation projects. Do you know the best approach to common maintenance problems? Read on for ...More
February 25, 2013
Posted in Articles, Management
Robust Economy and a Growing Middle Class Drive Self-Storage Growth in Latin America

Over the last 15 years, the self-storage business has found a stronghold in Latin America, which has become one of the most dynamic growth regions of the world. Driving industry growth in the region are a strong economy, a growing middle class, cultural changes and other ...More
January 26, 2013
Posted in Articles
Can Self-Storage Operators Make Money With Wine Storage? First, Some Careful Considerations

As many self-storage owners will attest, the decision of whether to add wine storage to a facility must be considered carefully. Demographics should play a major role, but also the cost of customizing the facility to the unique features desired and required for wine ...More
January 6, 2013
Posted in Articles, Management
New ISS Image Gallery Highlights the Self-Storage Conversion Process

Last week Inside Self-Storage published a new online image gallery featuring the successful conversion of a 109-year-old Chicago building into a crown jewel of the Life Storage brand. Titled "A Remarkable Self-Storage Conversion: Life Storage Centers of River North, ...More
October 31, 2012
Posted in News, Construction, Development

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