Key Guidelines To Help You Choose The Right Self Storage Solution

Many people in Dubai attach considerate emotions to priceless possessions like your sports gear, bikes, or your grandma’s antique dresser. As time passes, you find that new things come in and you have lesser space to store your priceless assets in your house. In this case what can one do? Take help of self-storage facilities in Dubai.

So let’s see that in addition to considering the size and price of a self-storage unit, what are other key attributes of a great self-storage facility.

Seamless Customer Service:
You can always know the kind of service you will receive from a self-storage provider first hand. This is during your prima facie interaction with the storage provider via email, phone or personally. If the storage rep treats you cordially, listening and answering to all your concerns empathically, you know you can trust that provider. If the provider fails to provide straightforward solutions, you should not trust that provider.

Spick and span units:
It goes without saying that you should ensure yourself about the maintenance of the storage units before signing the deal. Are they spotlessly clean? Do they have clean floors, clean sanitation facilities, and well-groomed, and disciple managers and workers?It is evident that if the storage facilities and the staff are spick and span, the provider is serious about his business and therefore you can expecta flawless service.

Proper pest control:
A great reliable self storage solutions provider Dubai always conducts regular pest control activities to ensure no damage occurs to their tenants’ possessions due to pesky critters like rats.

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Simple Things One Can Do To Store Their Heirloom Photographs Life-Long!

Photographs capture the loved moments to be cherished by future generations. Such is the role of heirloom photographs. And it goes without saying that storing these photographs is critical. Here are 3 simple things you can do to store your heirloom photographs.

Handle your photos carefully and safely
Ever mulled as to why archivists wear white gloves while handling photos? Human hands ooze out oils and salts which can spoil photographs. Cotton gloves are simple and inexpensive solution to prevent any damage while handling or storing photographs.

If you still cannot withstand gloves, then wash your hands with soap prior to handling photographs. Avoid applying any kind of lotion on hands until you are done with the photographs.

What is the ideal place to store photographs?
Instead of a long mundane discourse on temperature and relative humidity, I will cut to the chase. You want to store your photos in a place that is not too warm, not too cold, not too damp, and not too dry; just like Goldilocks. Attics and basements have risks of high humidity and floods, both of which can destroy photographs permanently.

So, what’s the right spot? An interior closet in a house that’s cooled in summer and heated in winter is a safe bet. Guest bedrooms and linen closets under stairs also work brilliant. Under the bed is a great storage location for photographs, as long as you are not putting them next to a heating vent.

Last but not the least, if you want to be 100% sure of the safety of your photographs without any worries, Dustore offers tailor made storage solutions Dubai.

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Easy Tips To Help You Store Your Books

Popularity of E-books does not kill the affinity for real pages. Many people however find it difficult to buy and store all their loved books due to space constraints at their homes. During such times, people rely on self-storage service providers. They provide storage units to store all your books in the safest manner. Further, you can browse through some easy tips to store and maintain your books in good condition.

Some easy tips to ensure your books are safely stored-

If you are storing books in a storage unit, ensure it is has climate control mechanisms

Well packing can keep your books in good condition, but only for short time. If you want to prevent pages from coming off, store books in a storage unit that has climate control facilities.

Attics are not safe:
Library of Congress, the largest library in the world, states that basement and attic are not favorable places to store books. Attics are too hot, and basements too damp. Attics and basements also undergo temperature fluctuations. This deteriorates the condition of books at a faster rate.

Storing books in containers:
Store your books in containers or strong boxes that are clean and securely closed. This keeps the pests and dust away. Avoid boxes that were used to store food.

Tip- Make stacking easier by selecting same-size boxes

How to place your books in the container?
The heavy books should be placed flat over the bottom of the container. The lighter ones should be then piled up above the heavy books. Avoid placing books with their spine facing upwards or in an oblique manner. You can place lighter books with their spines facing down only if you are not placing another box on top. Ensure that books placed with their spines down don’t lean due to excessive pressure.

Last but not the least, label your boxes so that you can locate your copy of The Lorax easily!

And if you have self storage requirements on a personal or commercial level, contact Du-store to get immediate assistance.

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A Checklist To Keep You Away From The Troubles Of Self Storage

Self storage facilities are proving to be a great way to take care of growing storage needs of people. Nonetheless, there are cases where people suffer the negative consequences due to sheer negligence of certain do’s and don’ts about self storage. We therefore have compiled a checklist to keep you away from the troubles of self storage.

Not for pets:
Self storage units are made to store personal items and not pets. It is not advisable to keep your pets at a storage facility while you go away on a vacation. Besides obvious sanitation issues, keeping pets at self storage units in an outright violation of animal welfare rights.

Not the place for flammable items:
Self storage sites usually do not provide storage space for flammable articles like fuel or explosives. It you try to subvert these rules, it eventually puts the entire unit in a jeopardized state lest any mishap occurs and turns fatal.

Climate control facilities are a must:
It is necessary to ensure that your self storage provider has well maintained storage units installed with advanced climate control facilities. Climate controlled facilities are a must to store items like food, grains, vegetables and other organic materials.

Storage unit is not a man cave:
Using self storage unit as temporary abode for a person is okay but it is definitely not the place for one’s permanent or long term stay. Storage premises are not ideal locations for such deeds as there are chances the storage unit may turn fatal due to unfavorable circumstances.

Conclusion-
Above points will act as a checklist so that you don’t violate your self storage contract and receive hassle free service. 

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3 Places Where You Should Not Store Your Things

Carrie Bradshaw, fictional character of the HBO romantic sitcom Sex and the City once confessed that she stored sweaters in her oven. Now if this is followed with your servile nod and if you seriously consider exchanging cashmere for cupcakes, it is time you get a storage unit now. Don’t agree? Below are 5 more signs which say it is time to consult a storage service provider.

Storing books in fireplace:
Fireplaces are built for fire; it does not connote Fahrenheit 451. It is a cue saying that you need a storage unit unless you run out of shelf space and would prefer storing books in your fireplace.

Storing shoes in your office filing cabinet:
You find your shoe closet already filled so you choose to stash your shoes in your filing cabinet drawer. However, when you get a Mary Jane instead of a memo which you are looking for, it is time you call a storage service provider Dubai.

Stashing essential things in your car:
Guys, it may tempt you to store your miniature furniture and groceries in your car, however, just imagine the tragedies your passenger will face when he finds it. No need to fret – just drive your stuffs to a storage unit.

So while you prefer Dropbox to store your data, you might want to make Du-store your partner to store your things.

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4 Easy Fixes To Keep Your Belongings Safe

Your bags are packed and you make sure to include all necessary items like passport. You are all set to go. However, before you step outside your door, you might want to take a quick glance through some easy tips to ensure you return to the same house you left behind.

Keep your home illuminated:
A well lit house is much less likely to be bared into. Illuminate the exteriors with motion sensor lights. It is also helpful when you install plug socket timers attached to your lamps. They give an impression that the house is boarded by someone while you are away.

De-fence, especially the rear:
Unlike you, the burglars often enter from the back of the house rather than immediate front. Hence, keep the unwanted visitors away by providing enough and sturdy fencing barricades. Also add trellis to the top.

Mow your lawn:
Trim your lawn or cut down that hugely flailing tree prior to departing. This gives the impressions to potential burglars that your front lawn is recently mown, and the owners are still at home.

Reset the hinges:
It is easier for thieves to enter a house which uses exterior door hinges. Dustore recommends resetting the hinges on your door to an interior door hinge; thus making it difficult for the trespassers to enter you house.

Last but not the least if you need any help to store your valuables in a place which is completely secure, our Du-store storage units are available 24X7.

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Ready to Ride? Tips To Get Your Bike Out of Storage

In this blog, we are helping people get their bike out of the storage cavern to make it all ready to ride.

Clean it nice and tidy:
Rinse your bike from top to bottom with light-shower over a garden hose.. Then take bucket of warm, soapy water, a soft-bristled brush and clean the pedals, chains, and derailleur first afore proceeding to the rest of the bicycle. Re-lube the bike chain with light coating. Rinse the bike again and then dry clean with a clean and dry cloth.

Test the brakes-
Examine your brakes to ensure they are prepped up to keep you safe while you ride. Check the brake pads to assess if they’re wearing evenly or need to be replaced.

Examine the drivetrain-
The drivetrain covers your bike’s pedals, chain, chain ring, and derailleur. Elevate the bike’s rear wheel and give it a spin. Now check through each of the gears. Ensure the shifting is smooth, if not take your bike for a repair. Note that chains usually wear out and must be replaced every 2,000 – 3,000 miles.

Inspect the cables-
Cables form those important linkages which connect the bike’s shifters and brakes to its derailleur and brake pads. Give a brief time examining for cracks, rust, and dirt, or sagging in your bike. If you see any damage, replace the cables to ensure that shifting as well as braking remains smooth.

Du-store is a self storage service provider helping people with all their storage needs.

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5 Valuable Storage Ideas Using Inexpensive Things like Velcro!

In this blog we have come up with extremely useful storage ideas which will surprise you for its sheer ingenuity at use!

1. Using a Velcro to avoid tangled mess:
Now avoid tangled messes by velcroing your appliance cords to the appliance itself when not in use. You will also see your chord sustain its shape and sheen longer.

2. Use glass cases to store makeup brushes, opaque and tidy!
They are opaque and just perfect to provide a veiled storage house to your make up accessories.

When makeup bags don’t provide a sturdy enough storage space for your brushes, use these hard cases to provide for added enhanced protection for your makeup accessories.

3. Cabinets under your bed provide abundant space!
Cabinets under your bed can take a stylish undertone with loft-like pedestal providing huge cabinet space.

4. Utilize trash bags to store your garments:
The next time you see a trash bag only worthy of storing trash and so, this storage idea will give you a jerk of ingenuity. We often dump or forget the plastic garment bags at the dry cleaners and then regretting as to why we did not save them. Not to worry as trash bags too offer a great storage space.

If you’re searching for someone to help you with your storage needs, Du-store is your reliable partner.

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Coolest Way To Store Your Flip-Flops Using Minimum Space and Material

In this blog you will discover an amazing no-cost solution to store your favorite pair of flip-flops in the most convenient way and trendy way.

Let’s begin with the fun part which is the actual hangers. Here's what you need to do-

Grab handful of flimsiest metal hangers from your closet. (Check whether the hangers are easily bent or you are able to easily bend them with hands, if possible.) You will also require a pair of needle-nosed pliers.

Get rid of the bottom section of hanger with the help of pliers like so:

You may require scoring the metal with pliers and then snapping it with your hands.

Now take your pliers and roll up the two edges. This rids you from the sharp edges safely which can be harmful. It also looks kinda cute.

Now, use both your hands as well as your pliers to bend your hanger into such an approximate shape-

Now, honestly, you can just stop here like I did for a year. These hangers are perfectly functional, if a bit dull and drab.

However, you can go one step ahead and decide to pretty them up by putting a fresh coat of spray paint on them:

So, do you guys have any nifty storage tips from your closet? Share in the comments!

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How To Use Inexpensive Things To Store Valuable Things?

Your valuable trinkets need proper storage to sustain their luster. However, many a times storage of such valuable items cost a bomb. But not after you read this blog where you fill find creative and inexpensive ways to store your things.

Ladder storage:

This is perhaps the best use of the abandoned ladder, you hardly use.  A wooden ladder acts as one of the prettiest and cheap way to store your beautiful blankets. Pretty smart, huh?

Tupperware storage:

The misplaced Tupperware tops often fret you? Now face no more lost tupperware tops when they are neatly organized in a dish rack like below-

Sandal Hangers:

About to dump useless hangers? Stop. You can bend these in perfect shapes which act as convenient and inexpensive support for your summer flip flops.

Bracelet Storage:

Bracelets are one of the dearest accoutrements especially for women. However, most find their bracelets losing luster due to improper storage methods and often also find the misplaced. However, this inexpensive paper towel holder will store your bracelets intact and handy, letting you choose instantly the perfect match!

Soap Box for your most valuable travel companion-

A hard plastic coated soap case might be viewed as useless once the soap is out, but not really. It is the perfect size container to store your camera stashed in a carry-on hand bag. Lay your small digital camera inside a soap box keeping it safe and still when traveling.

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