Your Self Storage Questions Answered!

While you are busy finalising your storage company, here is a blog that you can have a quick sneak-peak to have all your common questions answered.

Can I store anything and everything with storage facilities?

You can store furniture, sports and gym equipment, documents, wines, office stock, and automobiles. But you cannot store things like paint, and gasoline that are highly inflammable.

How secure are storage units and warehouses?

If you choose a storage provider that is well-known and reliable, you can rely on the provider for 100% security. Here comes the much important task of sorting and arriving at your storage company wisely. This refers to getting all the details about past and present customer experiences, conditions of the company’s storage units, service quality, quality and know-how of the company executives and so on.

Bonus tip- Avoid a storage company that offers only padlocks and security gates as its most reliable safety gadgets.  It’s because these security manifestos can be easily breached by crooks and thieves. Look for storage companies that offer advanced and impenetrable security systems from cylinder locks and installed alarms to 360 degree rotating cameras.

Our team of Movers In Abu Dhabi offers secure and reliable self storage and commercial storage services.

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3 Steps To Hire Movers & Packers In Abu Dhabi

It can be a daunting process to hire good movers and packers. With little research, you can save up to $1000 and also avoid scams. Here are 3 steps to help you get the right movers and packers in Abu Dhabi.

1. Consult your friends and other allies:

First, list down those centers that are situated near your home. Then visit them individually and analyze their credibility, past record in moving services and so on. Don’t fix a deal on a phone call. Now consult your friends, colleagues and other allies and ask for their inputs.

Secondly, don’t believe that big names can be trusted. Do your research. Also don’t take help from household-goods brokerage services. They may find you a moving company that is not regulated by the laws movers must follow.

2. Evaluate online:

This is the second step to find the right movers and packers in Abu Dhabi.After you prepare a list of recommended movers, do a background check online.Ensure that the moving companies are not linked to any scams by browsing consumer-advocacy sites.

3. List down 4-5 companies and call them for an in-home estimate:

You need to clarify your critical concerns here. For instance, if you are planning to move to another state, ask whether the company will give you a written binding estimate. If the company disagrees then it may give even better choice of binding not-to-exceed estimate. Both types of estimates put a guaranteed cap on what you will pay for your move.

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How To Pack And Store Glass Artifacts Safely?

Anything made of glass beacons a red signal saying, “Handle with care”, in an implied manner. From packing to handling to delivering, glass objects need special care. Further, you can browse through a terse but useful list of important steps while packaging and storing glass articles-

Don’t cover with bubble wrap directly

Proper packing shields the glass material against potential breakage. However, don’t forget to cover the glass object with a paper before bubble wrapping it. Bubble wrapping directly on the glass object can leave a permanent smear. Therefore, first wrap it with a tissue paper, or newspaper followed by bubble wrap.

Ideal method-

After wrapping the glass object with one layer of paper, wrap three layers of bubble wrap. Stick it with a tape. The bubble wrap is the most suitable material to protect glass objects against wreckage as it gives the perfect cushioning.

Store it in a sturdy container

A strong and sturdy box is important to store the glass objects safely. To prevent objects colliding with each other during transit, insert a cardboard between adjacent glass items. Storage in Abu Dhabi provides boxes of varied shapes and sizes so that customers procure sufficient space to store and transport their glass items safely.

Add a fragile beacon

Label the box as “Fragile”. This alludes to anyone about the delicate material inside and therefore propels careful handling during transit.

Storage in Abu Dhabi provides storage units for safe storage of glass materials. It even provides a thorough assistance from careful packing, and handling to delivering glass objects to respective units.

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Two Tips To Make Your Little Home More Spacious

A small home often brings storage hassles. Read on to fill your mind with some great storage hacks you can use such that every corner of your home gets utilized in an optimum manner.

I was just taking a walk through the kitchen area when I found something empty and unused about this staircase. It clicked to me that the space beneath the staircase is significant and can be used to store things. “Why not an under-the-stairs library?” I said to myself. And then finally I turned it into one! I am a book lover, however used to scorn upon the inability of my small home to store the books I needed. But now all my books stay safe and comfortable!

Why buy when you can refurbish your old furniture?

When you update your home, it is tempting to just purchase new furniture. Nevertheless, you can always count upon some creative stuff easily doable at home. You can simply renovate your furniture. Renovating you furniture is rather inexpensive and quick. For instance, dashes of paint coupled with some new handles instantly adorn a new and refreshing look on a chest of drawers.

Last but not the least; you can always depend on us for your storage needs. We provide comprehensive storage services. You can store anything from books to bikes and valuable paintings in the safest storage units with advanced temperature control features. For more information visit our website.

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Follow The TLC Mantra TO Store Your Precious Tools

Tools from chisel to cut pavers are your essential gadgets which you rely on for quick fixes. However, are you taking care of them lest they don’t lose their shine? Here, we reveal the TLC (Tool Loving Care) mantra to store your tools such that they sustain their life-long luster.

How to store tools such that they don’t catch rust?

Rust is the biggest enemy of any DIY toolkit. And what are the primary causes of rust? Humidity and water Rust leads to permanent damage of your tools. To prevent such mishaps, proper storage of tools is necessary.

Storing your tools in cold or humid spaces like garage or an open space is an invitation to rust. Also storing tools in metal boxes is a no-no. Instead, store your tools in wooden boxes.

Why wooden boxes?

Wooden boxes rightly support the TLC (Tool Loving Mantra) for efficient storage of tools. Wooden boxes are ideal materials for tools’ storage as they maintain heat and prevent tools from catching rust. The good quality ones are also well-equipped to keep the water at bay.

Bonus tip-

Suppose your tool gets wet. Don’t worry. Just ensure you wipe them dry with a towel. Leave the tool somewhere warm and nice so that all its moisture is absorbed.

Sharpening stones to give your tools the required edge-

This completes our TLC mantra. Tools become useless once they lose their edge. Give your worn-out tools the required edge by investing in sharpening stones. Sharpening stones scrapes off the worn-out outer surface, giving a new, sharper blade.

Finding it difficult to store too many tools in your garden or garage? Head over to Storage in Abu Dhabi where storage starts from few dollars a month.

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