Galleries

Galleries are presented as image showcases or slideshows. Image showcases highlight industry events and projects. They are photo-driven and designed to visually educate and entertain. Slideshows are designed to explore a topic of interest via informative data displays and graphical storytelling. These presentations examine the issues, trends and education that impact the various segments of the self-storage market.

Superstars of Self-Storage Design: 2017 Facility-Exteriors Showcase

May 26, 2017

As self-storage spreads across the face of the globe and developers enter more and diverse markets, a new era of facility design emerges, forever changing the industry's public image. This spectacular showcase highlights exterior design trends...

Buying Self-Storage Facilities: 10 Questions to Answer During Due Diligence

Feb 24, 2017

This slideshow examines 10 important questions every self-storage buyer should answer during due diligence. It identifies key areas of concern to help you through the vetting process, including time considerations, the legalities of ownership...

Off the Clock: Self-Storage Operators Share Their After-Hours Hobbies and Interests

Nov 17, 2016

When not running their facilities, self-storage operators have a diverse set of hobbies and interests, from fire-spinning and organic gardening to car racing and travel. In this slideshow, they share stories and photos of their favorite pastimes.

The 2016 Top-Operators List: Top-Heavy Growth and Portfolio Stabilization Dot the Self-Storage Landscape

Sep 16, 2016

This slideshow takes you inside the Inside Self-Storage 2016 Top-Operators List, looking at notable growth and decline among this year's top 100 participants. See who's expanding and dropping size as well as new players in the business in this...

Venturesome and Vibrant: Self-Storage Design Showcase 2016

Aug 25, 2016

There's been a revolution in self-storage facility design, and the once-common industrial model has been replaced with a modern, sleek, sometimes daring look. This showcase highlights inspiring facility exteriors across the United States and...

A Focus on Customer Care: Elevating Your Self-Storage Service from Average to Astonishing

May 25, 2016

A quality facility and average customer service won't help you stand out in a crowded self-storage market. Instead, you need to "wow" and surprise your tenants. Here's how to take your service skills from ordinary to extraordinary.

Industry Ignited: Images and Highlights From the 2016 Inside Self-Storage World Expo

May 05, 2016

The 2016 Inside Self-Storage World Expo set record attendance as about 3,600 participants gathered April 25-28 at the Paris Hotel & Resort in Las Vegas. View images and highlights from the event in this special gallery.

Self-Storage Profit Centers 2016: Products and Services to Generate More Revenue

Mar 24, 2016

As self-storage evolves into more of a retail business, it's time for facility operators to think about synergistic products and services that can help them generate add-on revenue. This showcase highlights excellent profit centers that work well...

Self-Storage Manager Compensation 2015: A Sneak Peek at the Survey-Results Report Package

Mar 11, 2016

Last year Inside Self-Storage launched a study to create industry benchmarks for facility-manager salaries, wages, benefits and other incentives. The "2015 Self-Storage Manager Compensation Survey" collected responses from hundreds of individuals...

More 2015 Darlings of Design: A Showcase of Stunning Self-Storage Interiors

Dec 10, 2015

Modern-day self-storage offices are characterized by innovative layouts, lavish decor, bright colors and product displays that provide a welcoming, retail feel. This visual facility showcase highlights examples of impressive design for site...