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Self-storage construction has become more sophisticated due to heightened consumer expectations, changing building codes, and a more rigid approval processes through municipal planning boards. Important topics covered in this category include design trends, zoning, conversions, eco-friendly components and practices, and more.

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Refocusing and Renewing My Family’s Circus-Like Self-Storage Business

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Self-Storage Development and Zoning Activity: September 2023

Sep 29, 2023

Colorado Springs, CO, Facility Unveils ‘World’s Smallest Self-Storage Unit’

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Every Rose Has Its Thorn! Self-Storage Developer Shares Unexpected Building Disruptions

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Atlantic Self Storage Partners With Farm Share to Fight Hunger in Florida

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Taking Control of Your Self-Storage Financial Performance With a Smart Operations Budget

Sep 28, 2023

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Self-Storage Development and Zoning Activity: September 2023

Sep 29, 2023

Update 9/28/23 – The global self-storage development pipeline continues to be extremely dynamic. Inside Self-Storage regularly covers new...

Every Rose Has Its Thorn! Self-Storage Developer Shares Unexpected Building Disruptions

Sep 28, 2023

Even after meticulously planning your self-storage facility development and design, there could be unexpected...

StorHub Group Secures Sustainability-Linked Loan for Singapore Self-Storage Locations

Sep 26, 2023

StorHub Group, which operates self-storage facilities in Australia and Asia, has secured a SGD180 million...

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Beautiful Blacktop: Asphalt Maintenance and Repair for Self-Storage Facilities

Sep 23, 2023

While self-storage operators commonly examine their roofs, buildings and unit doors, they also need to pay regular attention to their asphalt. Properly maintaining your driving surfaces is integral to facility curb appeal and safety. Learn to care...

Installing Solar Panels at Your Self-Storage Facility: Benefits, Costs and System Maintenance

Sep 21, 2023

Self-storage buildings have vast roofs, which makes them ideal for solar panels. If you’re thinking about adding them at your facility, learn the primary benefits and what to expect from an installation, plus financial factors to keep in mind. The...

StorCo Self-Storage Facility in St. Peters, MO, Earns Low-Carbon Verification

Sep 15, 2023

StorCo Storage has received a Cirrus Low Carbon verification for a self-storage facility it’s developing in St. Peters, Missouri, near St. Louis. The confirmation is part of a PACE Equity program that combines a green-building designation with...

Building Your First Self-Storage Facility: A 7-Point Plan to Put You on the Right Path

Sep 13, 2023

So, you’re thinking about building your first self-storage project. Where do you start? Here’s a seven-point plan with helpful tips and important considerations. These should help you create a facility that’s positioned to generate steady cash...

StorageDefender Integrates Unit-Monitoring Technology With Self Storage Manager, SteelBlue

Sep 06, 2023

StorageDefender Inc., a provider of unit-monitoring technology for self-storage, has integrated its products with technology...

PTI Security Systems Announces Product Integrations With Self Storage Manager, SteelBlue

Sep 06, 2023

PTI Security Systems, a provider of access-control technologies for the self-storage industry, has announced product...

Juice That’s Worth the Squeeze: The Connection Between Self-Storage Upgrades and Facility Value

Sep 02, 2023

Unless your self-storage facility opened yesterday, it needs repairs or enhancements every now and then. The good news is most...

Focus on Self-Storage Safety and Functionality With Proper Lighting Maintenance

Aug 30, 2023

Smart self-storage operators know that a poorly lit facility can be an unsafe environment. This is why most of you have hundreds of lights on site! But if you want them to do their job of assisting customers and preventing crime, they must be...

Self-Storage Development and Zoning Activity: August 2023

Aug 24, 2023

Update 8/24/23 – The global self-storage development pipeline continues to be extremely dynamic. Inside Self-Storage regularly covers new projects being planned and approved as well as zoning and other municipal issues. Following is additional...

Capex Are Coming! Budgeting for Big-Ticket Repairs, Replacements or Upgrades at Your Self-Storage Facility

Aug 24, 2023

To a self-storage operator attempting to manage expenses, any looming big-ticket item such as a repair, replacement or upgrade can feel like a ticking time bomb. When it comes to these types of capital expenditures (capex), the trick is in the...

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