Signage is vital at any self-storage property, not only for marketing but for delivering important tenant information. Read how it can impact your business, how to choose it, and how to maintain it for long life and positive curb appeal.
The benefits of LED lights are well-known. Still, some self-storage operators are hesitant to make the switch. Planning your light retrofit and understanding your options can help ease the decision and transition.
The conflagration of new self-storage development in recent years has created an elaborate labyrinth owners and builders must navigate to achieve project approval and operational success. The Self-Storage Building 2019 Education DVD Package, which...
It can be challenging to address energy codes in your self-storage building design, particularly as they evolve. However, there are tangible benefits to doing so. Learn how more efficient building helps preserve building integrity and value.
Converting an existing building to self-storage can offer development advantages, but project mistakes can be costly. In this video, Mark Helm, author of “Creating Wealth Through Self-Storage,” discusses lessons learned from personal experience...
Update 9/11/19 – During its first reading on Sept. 3, the Englewood City Council voted 4-2 to approve WWG’s zoning request, which will enable the company to convert a former Kmart to self-storage. Councilmembers Laurett Barrentine and Rita Russell...
Real Capital Analytics Inc. (RCA), a firm that provides data on the commercial real estate investment markets, has published lists identifying the top 10 U.S. markets for self-storage acquisition and construction activity. The lists are part of an...
Update 9/4/19 – The Extra Space Storage facility developed in Knoxville by Miller-Valentine and Coastal Storage has officially opened. The facility at 111 Eubanks Ave. contains indoor and drive-up climate-controlled units. It’s 1.5 miles from the...
Building a self-storage facility isn’t for the faint of heart! Your journey will include choosing a site, creating a budget, obtaining funds, designing the property and other important tasks before shovels hit the dirt. First-time owners...
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...
