Phoenix-based U-Haul International Inc., which operates more than 1,300 self-storage locations across North America, is converting a lumber yard to self-storage in Harlingen, Texas. The company purchased the former ProBuild Holdings LLC building at 121…
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A New Era for Self-Storage Building Materials: Focal Point, Maintainability and Color Drive Design
A self-storage owner’s goal for exterior facility design is often three-fold: a strong, attractive focal point; easy site maintainability; and a use of color that supports business branding. Each will be driven by local requirements and cost.
Self-Storage REITs Release Financial Results for First-Quarter 2017
The five largest publicly traded, U.S.-based self-storage real estate investment trusts (REITs)—CubeSmart, Extra Space Storage Inc., Life Storage Inc., National Storage Affiliates Trust and Public Storage Inc.—have released financial statem…
U-Haul to Expand Self-Storage Facility in Anthem Neighborhood of Phoenix
Phoenix-based U-Haul International Inc., which operates more than 1,300 self-storage locations across North America, received approval last week from the Anthem Community Council to double the footprint of its facility in Anthem, a master-planned commu…
UK Storage Co. Converts Former Factory to Self-Storage in Yeovil, South West England
UK Storage Co. Ltd., which operates 12 self-storage facilities in England, is converting a derelict factory in Yeovil, South West England, to self-storage. The former Standard & Pochin Ltd. building at 94 Lyde Road was once used to manufacture fans…
10 Ways to Go Green in Self-Storage and Reduce Your Business Carbon Footprint
More than ever before, converting to green practices in self-storage is as much a smart business move as it is an ethical stance. Here are several ways facility operators can “go green.”
From the 2017 ISS Expo: Keylock Owners Discuss Self-Storage Development Trends, Overbuilding and More
In this video, filmed at the 2017 Inside Self-Storage World Expo, Ron and AJ Osborne, owners of Keylock Storage, talk about development trends as well as their most recent project. They also share their concerns about industry overbuilding and offer ad…
Man Found Shot at Virginia Beach, VA, Self-Storage Facility
A man is in severe condition after being shot last night at a self-storage facility in Virginia Beach, Va. Police were called to Premiere Storage at 2420 Virginia Beach Blvd. just after 9:30 p.m. to investigate the incident. The man was taken to a loca…
Attic Self Storage in King’s Cross, England, Hosts Art Exhibit to Help Those With Learning Disabilities
Attic Self Storage, an English self-storage operator with two facility’s in the Greater London Area, hosted an exhibit at its King’s Cross facility last week to showcase work by artists of Artbox London, a nonprofit supporting people with l…