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A Remarkable Self-Storage Conversion: Life Storage Centers of River North, Chicago

Developers, owners and investors are taking advantage of empty buildings to create high-end facilities that seamlessly blend with retail, office and residential landscapes. This image gallery showcases one of these projects: Life Storage Centers of River North in Chicago. ...More
October 25, 2012
Posted in Galleries, Construction, Development
Creating Business Solutions Through Facility Renovation

This weekend I'm working to save some of my cat's nine lives by renovating a loft railing that's lead to feline falls. In addition to greater safety, the refurbishment will create a more pleasing appearance with the addition of decorative fixtures. In self-storage, a ...More
August 24, 2012 By Teri Lanza
Posted in Blog, Construction, Development
Self-Storage Facility Refurbishing

As self-storage facilities begin to age, they may require capital improvements to remain competitive in their markets. Facility refurbishing can range from simple upgrades like fresh paint and new pavement to more complex projects such as roof upgrades, new siding and ...More
August 22, 2012
Posted in Digital Issues, Construction
Janus International Forms Business Alliance With Self Storage Equipment Financing

Janus International Corp., a manufacturer of self-storage doors and hallway systems, announced its strategic business alliance with Self Storage Equipment Financing, an Atlanta-based company specializing in the financing of removable storage products such as doors and ...More
June 26, 2012
Posted in News, Finance, Management
Adding Wine Storage to a Self-Storage Business: Marketing, Design and Legal Considerations

Traditional self-storage and wine storage have proven to be a good marriage, and the basic self-storage operational design caters to wine storage with little additional personnel services or operating expenses. However, special attention must be paid to product feasibility, ...More
May 7, 2012
Posted in Articles, Development, Legal Issues, Management
Self-Storage Door and Hallway Manufacturer Janus International Acquires U.S. Door & Building Components

Janus International, a manufacturer of self-storage doors and hallway systems, has acquired certain assets of Orlando, Fla.-based U.S. Door & Building Components, a manufacturer of self-storage building components including rolling doors, corridors, partition panels and ...More
November 2, 2011
Posted in News
Janus International and IOA Insurance Partner to Provide Self-Storage Discounts

Janus International, a manufacturer of self-storage doors and hallway systems, and IOA Insurance Services have teamed up to offer an insurance-savings program with benefits for self-storage owners. Facility owners who replace their older unit doors with new Janus models can ...More
August 19, 2011
Posted in News
Self-Storage Door Manufacturer Janus Hires District Sales Manager

Janus International, a manufacturer of self-storage doors and hallway systems, hired Rob Finelli as district sales manager for the southwest region. ...More
August 3, 2011
Posted in News
Multi-Story Storage: Building 'Up' Allows a Washington Developer to Maximize Land and Highlight Upscale Elements

When the Gilroy family set out to build their third self-storage facility in Washington, a residential design in multiple stories coupled with high-end features allowed them to make the most of a smaller building footprint. The developers faced restrictive site conditions ...More
July 29, 2011
Posted in Articles, Construction, Development
Former U.S. Air Force Base Converts to Mixed-Use Sustainable Self-Storage Project in Denver

This is not just another self-storage conversion story. We’re all accustomed to seeing vacant grocery stores, big-box stores, downtown office buildings and even a Hawaiian cave converted successfully to accommodate self-storage; but a historic airplane hangar in Denver now ...More
July 3, 2011
Posted in Articles, Construction, Development

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