ISS, Janus Launch 2019 Webinar Series Focused on Self-Storage Facility Modernization

Aug 28, 2019

Update 8/28/19 – The third summer webinar hosted by ISS and Janus, “Modernizing Your Self-Storage Facility Through Renovation: Execution and Benefits,” will take place at 3 p.m. ET on Sept. 19. It’ll be presented by Troy Bix, president of the...

New State Capital Partners Acquires Majority Stake in Self-Storage Builder Mako Steel

Aug 26, 2019

Private investment firm New State Capital Partners LLC has acquired a majority stake in Mako Steel Inc., which designs, supplies and installs self-storage and boat/RV-storage buildings nationwide. Mako CEO Caesar Wright and vice presidents James...

WEBINAR - Modernizing Your Self-Storage Facility Through Renovation: Execution and Benefits

Aug 22, 2019

Physical upgrades don't only make your self-storage facility more attractive to current and prospective renters, they improve functionality and make you more competitive in your market. Some even come with great tax benefits! Learn more in this...

Rethinking Your Self-Storage Construction Timeline and Budget

Jul 31, 2019

The time and cost required to build a self-storage facility have changed drastically in the past few years. Don’t be caught unaware! You need a realistic view of what to expect before you begin your next project.

A Million Points of Light: The Benefits of Laser Scanning for Self-Storage Conversion Projects

Jul 23, 2019

The empty buildings found around the country might provide a wonderful opportunity for self-storage conversion, but these projects can come with unique design challenges. By employing laser-scanning technology, developers can create a more...

ISS News Desk: Deer Creek Mini Storage Installs Solar Panels to Head Off Declines in Federal Tax Incentives

Jul 17, 2019

Federal incentives for installing solar-energy systems are slated to decrease at the end of the year, spurring self-storage companies like Deer Creek Mini Storage in Cabot, Ark., to action. The facility installed 80 solar panels on its rooftops in...

Busting 9 Common Misconceptions About Self-Storage Development

Jul 13, 2019

If you’re thinking about building a self-storage facility, you might have some preconceived notions about the process. The author busts some common misconceptions and shows you what to really expect.

West Asia Self-Storage Operator The Box Supports Tree-Nation to Fight Climate Change

Jul 08, 2019

The Box Self Storage Services LLC, which operates more than 30 facilities in West Asia, is supporting Tree-Nation, an online community that fights climate change through afforestation campaigns. The Box will plant a tree for every new self-storage...

That’s Pretty Sweet! Guardian Self Storage’s Lihue, HI, Sugar-Warehouse Conversion

Jul 01, 2019

When the owners of Guardian Self Storage decided to open a second site in Lihue, Hawaii, they chose a defunct sugar-storage warehouse to convert. Read what they did, challenges they faced and more.

Deer Creek Mini Becomes Central Arkansas' 1st Solar-Powered Storage Facility

Jun 27, 2019

Deer Creek Mini Storage in Cabot, Ark., installed 80 solar panels on its rooftops this month, becoming the first self-storage facility in Central Arkansas with a solar-energy system. The operator partnered with energy-solutions provider Seal Solar...