Opening a new self-storage facility is trying under normal circumstances, much less a global pandemic. Read how SecureSpace navigated the unknown to successfully open and lease up new locations during COVID-19, and the three company values that...

All it takes is a vision. Read about the historic conversion of a 19th century National Distillers bottling warehouse in Louisville, Ky., to Ultra Self-Storage. The transformation blends features from the building’s past with technology and other...

Do I buy or build? It’s a question many a self-storage owner or investor has asked himself over the years, and it’s a good one. This fun quiz can help you decide which direction to go on your next project. Enjoy!

Some self-storage developers fall into the trap of believing they need to stuff as much rentable square footage onto their site as possible. Learn why that approach can be counterproductive to long-term profitability.

A mixed-use approach can help self-storage projects gain approval in places where they were never accepted before; but moving into retail and residential areas requires adaptations to facility design. Learn how adopting the principles of new...

Today more than ever, self-storage facility design is impacted by the perceptions and expectations of jurisdictions and community members. See how the industry is responding in 2020 with building trends emphasizing cleanliness, subtlety and...