Renovations/Upgrades

Gravel Project Fail! Alabama Self-Storage Owner Shares 3 Development Lessons Learned

May 18, 2022

When you’re building a new self-storage facility or expanding an existing property, one of the most critical elements is the foundational site work—prepping the land for construction. Inadequate groundwork at the start of a project can lead to...

Securing Your Perimeter: Options for Retrofitting the Self-Storage Facility Fence

Apr 12, 2022

Chain-link fencing is used along the perimeter of many business properties, but it isn’t the most secure barrier. If you’re looking to upgrade or repair the fence at your self-storage facility, consider these retrofit options, which allow you to...

Freshening the Front Office: See How These Alabama Self-Storage Owners Renovated on a Limited Budget

Mar 16, 2022

A self-storage facility’s front office shouldn’t be an afterthought of facility design. It should be functional, of course, but also attractive and inviting! In this video, the owners of HomeAway Storage in Lanett, Alabama, show you how they...

Western Specialty Contractors Receives ICRI Award for Extra Space Self Storage Repair Project

Mar 16, 2022

The Chicago branch of Western Specialty Contractors (WSC) received the 2021 “Project of the Year” award from the International Concrete Repair Institute (ICRI) for concrete-restoration work it did at a local Extra Space Storage facility. The...

Behind-the-Scenes Construction, Part 3: The Finished Expansion at Aspen Park Self Storage in Conifer, CO

Mar 09, 2022

Over the past year, we’ve been chronicling the expansion of Aspen Park Self Storage in Conifer, Colorado, hearing about the company’s challenges and wins in adding 65 new units, refurbishing pre-existing buildings and creating an underground...

Capital Improvements: Assessing Your Self-Storage Property and Planning for Potential Projects

Jan 08, 2022

Capital improvements are inevitable for any self-storage property, but if you plan for them, you won’t be caught off-guard by unforeseen expenses. Here’s how to assess your site for potential projects and why they’re so important.

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From Worn Out and Dated to Modern Money-Maker: A Self-Storage Renovation Case Study

Nov 01, 2021

This case study from Janus International explains how National Self Storage became more competitive in the crowded El Paso, Texas, market by updating its facilities with modern access control and new unit doors with smartlocks...

The Benefits of Self-Storage Facility Renovation and Projects to Consider

Oct 26, 2021

Just the thought of pursuing facility renovations can be overwhelming for self-storage investors and operators, but upgrades typically bring many benefits. Read about the most common improvements being pursued today and how they can bolster your...

Property TLC: Renovation Resources to Help You Spruce Up Your Self-Storage Site

Sep 10, 2021

Is your self-storage facility looking more drab than fab these days? As properties age, they might need a little TLC. Read about some resources, including a new webinar, that can help with your maintenance and renovation endeavors.

ISS, Janus to Present Free Webinar on Self-Storage Facility Renovation

Sep 01, 2021

Inside Self-Storage (ISS) and Janus International will present a free webinar on Sept. 23 titled “Your Older Self-Storage Facility Needs Renovation Now! Learn Why, How, Financial Benefits and More.” Presented by Richard Lillie, vice president of...

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