Hot Dipped and Electro Methods of Protection In today’s world, galvanized objects are all around us. Next time you see a staircase, stop sign, ladder, nail, bridge, bench, bucket, pipe, car part, building, structure, or storage container, know that it’s probably galvanized. And with good reason. The iron in steel...

Whether your plans are big or small--or whether it’s your first build or your tenth or more--there are many factors to consider when developing your self-storage facility. One of the many is being sure to attract the customers in your area. But how do you build with community in mind?...

When you own a self-storage facility, it's easy to become complacent. You're bringing in revenue doing what you're doing, so why change it up? Or, maybe you just don't know how to appropriately raise your rental rates or implement new fees and other pricing strategies. While that might seem fine, there's...

Of all the challenging duties assigned to a self-storage manager, collecting rent from delinquent tenants is probably the most dreaded. Tenant delinquencies are unavoidable, but leveraging the right technology can assist self-storage operators minimize the impact. Discover how you can prevent delinquencies, increase collections, and protect revenue by clicking the link below...

  Today's development and financing of relocatable storage have come a long way. In this article, we get some insight from Terry Campbell of Live Oak Bank about what's changed over the years in the self-storage industry. Relocatable units have proven their value and earned their place in the industry....

What You Need to Know about Self-Storage Upgrades and Renovation With around 75,000 self-storage facilities operating in the U.S., there's a growing number of sites that are aging with little to no maintenance or restoration. Each day, it's getting harder and harder for these aging sites to compete with the brand...

Even in a saturated self-storage market, your facility must find a way to be one in a million. A Value Added Developer/Operator (VAD) can achieve success in our industry by increasing profit, revenue, and overall value with every expansion opportunity. But how exactly do we maximize our assets, and turn...

Think about a big-name brand that everyone knows. Chances are, you thought of Apple, Nike, Disney, or Coca-Cola. That’s because they’ve developed a good, instantly-recognizable brand that evokes a response with consumers. Now, self storage brands are a lot less likely to be top-of-mind for people, and as such, they...

Whether you are constructing a new self-storage building or renovating an existing facility, one of the most important aspects of the project is properly handling and preserving the building materials. By taking a few essential steps during the planning process, you can protect your investment and ensure that your self-storage...