Home & Real Estate Blog

Welcome to Zippy Shell’s informative blog- where we’ll cover everything you could want to know about home organization and improvements, real estate and moving and storage tips…plus a little extra. Because we know that much about it.


Don’t Leave Your Home Empty When You Temporarily Relocate
Keeping house safe while temporarily relocating for work
Temporarily relocating for business can be frustrating, especially when you own a house. It would be silly to sell the family home if you’re only going to be away for a few months, but on the other hand leaving your …
You’re Gonna Put What into Storage?
Sign stating, "safety first", when it comes to what not to store in self storage
A self storage container gives you the extra room you need to store everything from seasonal decorations to furniture that doesn’t fit.  However, some things are prohibited from storage. Essentially, you shouldn’t store anything that could leak, stain, rot, spill, …
Bye-Bye Stress: Great Moving Resources that Make Relocating a Breeze
Family packing in preparation of moving
Planning a big move is like going to the dentist: Everyone’s done it, but no one’s especially fond of it. According to the US Census Bureau, an average American goes through nearly 12 moves in a lifetime — and, of …
4 Tips for Flooring Renovations
Wood floor pieces that will make replacing your floors easy, inexpensive and worth it.
Whether you’re remodeling to improve the functionality of a space, or just to trying to create a new look, flooring is a significant element of the design to consider. It takes time to research flooring styles, choose the right one, …
8 Tips to Make Your Room Look Bigger
Examples of how to decorate a small room to make it look bigger
Sometimes you are simply forced to make use of a space that is smaller than ideal. However, gritting your teeth and bearing it are not the only options. You can also take proactive steps toward making the space seem bigger, …

Entrepreneurs & Franchising

Are you a future entrepreneur? Have you ever considered franchising? We’ll set you up with all the info you need from start-up to becoming a successful business owner.


Zippy Shell Mobile Storage and Moving Announces New Location in Prince George’s County
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June 13, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Zippy Shell Mobile Storage and Moving Announces New Location in Prince George’s County Washington, D.C. – Zippy Shell USA, LLC announced their newest corporately owned location would be opening in Prince George’s County, …
A Must Read List: The Best Books for Entrepreneurs
Reality Check: The Irreverent Guide to Outsmarting, Outmanaging, and Outmarketing Your Competition by Guy Kawasaki
If you want to be the best, you have to put in the time and energy to know your field.  Below you’ll find a list of some of the top reads for the entrepreneur eager to learn and thrive.  Don’t …
Zippy Shell Mobile Storage and Moving Announces Grand Opening in Milwaukee
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June 5, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Best Self Storage Solution in Suburban Milwaukee Washington D.C. – Zippy Shell USA, LLC announced that their newest franchise in Milwaukee will open for business today! The new location is one of …
The Self Storage Industry for Entrepreneurs Podcast Part 4
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A Unique Self Storage Business In this fourth installment of a podcast series from Zippy Shell USA, we learn about what it is that makes Zippy a unique franchising opportunity. Ben: My name is Ben Taylor and I’m the …
Working Smarter to Grow Your Franchise or Small Business
Grow your business through networking on and offline. This is a great way to meet and connect with new people that can become advocates of your business
Whether you’re working many hours or business is slow, are you making the most efficient use of your time to grow your business? Longer hours don’t necessarily mean more hours of productivity. Is your business growing and meeting your goals? …