The Blog

March 4, 2024

Technology Trends in Home Services

Industry leaders are highlighting trends that are shaping the future of home services, all signs point to a platform like Shipshape.

January 22, 2024

Shipshape: The Dashboard for Your Home

Discover Shipshape, the ultimate home management dashboard designed for modern homeowners. Offering real-time system monitoring, predictive maintenance, and a trusted network of service providers, Shipshape simplifies home maintenance and renovation. Enjoy a stress-free homeownership experience with smart technology and expert guidance at your fingertips.

November 14, 2023

Revolutionizing Home Maintenance: Shipshape and Crawl Space Ninja Video Feature!

In a video featuring Michael Church of Crawl Space Ninja, explore Shipshape's partnership showcasing its innovative technology for monitoring home appliances in areas like crawl spaces and attics. Church's endorsement highlights the system's effectiveness in humidity and temperature control, offering significant savings and prevention of costly repairs for homeowners.

November 14, 2023

Ultimate Fall Maintenance Guide: Ensuring Your Home is Ready for the Cooler Months

This fall maintenance guide outlines key steps for preparing your home for autumn, covering HVAC system care, sump pump and dehumidifier maintenance, and general tasks like gutter cleaning, sealing drafts, and roof inspection. These measures ensure your home is comfortable, efficient, and protected during the cooler months.

April 27, 2023

Discover the Benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act for Homeowners: Energy Efficiency Upgrades and More!

Get a Seamless Start on Your IRA Home Upgrades & Maximize Your Rebate Come Tax Time

If you’re ready for home upgrades and taking advantage of IRA tax rebates, we recommend starting with a heat pump. Keep reading for more information!

December 6, 2022

How the Inflation Reduction Act Rebates Work & How Most People Can Qualify

President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law this August. Read on for information on IRA rebates, home upgrades, and how to take advantage.

November 3, 2022

Practical Home Trends to Help Counter Inflation

If you’re looking for some practical home trends with economic and aesthetic benefits, you’ve come to the right place. Keep reading for some great tips!

November 1, 2022

Properly Weatherizing Your Home for Winter

Having an energy efficient home is always important, but especially in the winter! Keep reading for tips on weatherizing your home for winter.

October 6, 2022

How Home Heat Pumps Warm & Work with Your Wallet

Home heat pumps offer homeowners a way to save and take advantage of recent IRA legislation. Learn more about what’s new in home energy use.

October 4, 2022

Common Homeowner Energy Mistakes During Fall

Wasting energy often means wasting money, too. We’re here to help you save both this fall! Keep reading for common homeowner energy mistakes during fall.

October 4, 2022

How Shipshape Helps You Save Energy & Combat Climate Change

Many homeowners tell us they sign up for Shipshape because they want to be responsible homeowners and find ways to save energy and reduce pollution. We are here to help as your trusted guide!

September 6, 2022

How to Prepare for Fall & Cut Your Home Energy Bill

With every season change comes opportunities to limit the amount of energy your home is using. Keep reading for tips on reducing your home energy bill.

September 1, 2022

Home Efficiency Projects That Qualify For IRA Rebates

Recent legislation will grant homeowner rebates to people making energy-efficient upgrades to their homes! Read on for more info about what this means.

July 7, 2022

How HVAC Maintenance & More Can Help Improve Air Quality in the Home

Impure air can cause a wide range of issues down the road. Learn more about the ways you can improve the air quality in your home.

July 5, 2022

What You Can Do to Better Waterproof Your Home

To save money and improve your health in the long run, repair and upgrade your home so it’s waterproofed. Learn more about how to waterproof your home.

June 7, 2022

The Hazards of Poor Home Air Quality

Poor home air quality negatively affects your home and has the chance to affect health too. Learn more about preventative measures you can take.

June 2, 2022

Home Climate Control: How to Beat Summer Heat in these Key Areas

Learn why it’s important to regulate your home’s climate control throughout the year. Spoiler: you’ll enjoy more comfort and cost-savings!

August 4, 2022

Why Autumn Is the Time to Fix Home Heating and Air Issues

Your home HVAC unit is planning on working hard this winter, so make sure everything is working properly this fall. The sooner the better!

August 2, 2022

Ensure Your Home Heating and Air System Is Functioning Properly

Nothing is perfect, but we sure can try to help your HVAC units work efficiently and effectively. Read on for tips and tricks.

July 18, 2022

Shipshape Featured in National Short-Form Documentary Series Viewpoint Hosted by Dennis Quaid

Shipshape Solutions featured in a short-form documentary series produced by Dennis Quaid’s Viewpoint Production Company as one of the top emerging companies making an impact in the world.

May 5, 2022

Smart Home Health Reports with Shipshape

Smart home health reports have changed the game and made it easy for homeowners to track various levels and reports in their homes. Learn more.

May 3, 2022

What Basement Moisture Can Indicate: Problems & Solutions

How can you rid moisture from your basement space? Read more to learn about the solutions to this annoying problem!

April 7, 2022

Effectively Monitor Your Home's Crawl Space or Basement with Shipshape

Simple solutions to managing your home’s crawl space or basement start with us. Learn more about how we can help.

April 5, 2022

How the Shipshape App Helps with Home Energy Use & Performance

Read more about the benefits of downloading the Shipshape app for your home. For instance, it makes it easy to monitor home energy use and performance.

February 3, 2022

Shipshape App Spotlight: Advanced Leak Detection

Save the headache and protect your home from potential water damage by installing our advanced leak detection technology.

February 1, 2022

Shipshape Is Climate Change Conscious. Here's How We Help Homeowners Monitor Their Environmental Footprint.

Read more about how you can help combat climate change by following three different rules of thumb!

December 7, 2021

The Problems You Face by Not Changing Out Your Air Filters

December 2, 2021

High Humidity in Crawl Space & Wood Floor Cupping: Causes & Cures

If you are experiencing cupping with your hardwood floors, let’s work together to combat this issue. Curious to find out more? Read on!

October 7, 2021

Implementing A Leak Detection System Is A Vital Component In Keeping Your Home Safe & Healthy

There are ways to detect a leak in your home. Read on to learn how to detect leaks early enough to fix them without much of an issue.

October 5, 2021

The Essential Reasons For Switching Out Your Home’s Air Filters On Time

It’s important to change your air filters on a regular basis to ensure you’re enjoying a healthy home. Learn the value of on-time filter replacement.

August 5, 2021

How Shipshape Is Saving Homeowners Thousands of Dollars on Home Insurance

With the help of our first-class partners, Shipshape is saving homeowners thousands of dollars on their home insurance through our services, products, and app.

August 3, 2021

The Shipshape App - Built To Save You Time, Energy, & Money

Our recently updated app offers various communication tools and features—making it easier for you to check if your home is in Shipshape condition!

July 1, 2021

Here’s How Predictive Maintenance Helps You Unlock Value In Your Home

Data-driven insights into your home can have a multitude of benefits. Learn what predictive maintenance is and whether it's right for your home.

January 6, 2022

Winterizing Your Home 101: A Brisk Checklist When Going Out of Town for Extended Periods

Ensure the safety of your home when you take a leave of absence, whether for work or holiday. Winterizing your home is a necessary step.

January 4, 2022

Our Network Operations Center at Shipshape

Learn about our mission, future projects and prospects, and our Birmingham operations center. Read on for more!

November 4, 2021

Meet the Shipshape Characters

We’re excited to introduce you to our Shipshape characters: Sam, Sid, Sal, & friends! Learn more about them and how they’re equipped to help you!

November 2, 2021

Steps You Can Take to Avoid Winter Home Problems

Here are the top five tips and tricks to protect your home from whatever weather comes your way during the winter months. Learn more.

September 7, 2021

Sump Pump: What It Is & Why You Need One

From structural damage to waterlogged furniture and appliances, flooding can be a real fear for homeowners. Sump pumps can be the solution you need.

September 2, 2021

How to Keep Your Home Cool in Extreme Heat

Climate change and global warming contribute to the rising temperatures leading to extreme heat days. Here's all you need to keep your home cool.

September 13, 2021

Symptoms of Appliance Aging

Identifying an appliance that needs maintenance is a key part of avoiding unexpected, expensive problems in your home. Learn some of the ways you can know when to call a professional and how Shipshape can help!

June 3, 2021

Why Do Your Home's Windows Fog, and How Can You Fix It?

High humidity can cause window fogging and make your indoor environment uncomfortable. Learn how you can improve your home’s air quality.

July 6, 2021

Shipshape: The Check Engine Light for Your Home

Just as your car alerts you when something’s wrong in the engine, Shipshape alerts you when something’s wrong in your home.

May 26, 2021

Household Molds Are Linked to Childhood Asthma—Here's What You Can Do

Household mold can have serious consequences on the health of your family. Shipshape air sensors help you monitor mold risk and ensure a healthy indoor environment.

March 4, 2021

15 Ways to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient

Having a more energy-efficient home is possible when you follow these helpful cost-saving tips.

June 1, 2021

Mold In Your Crawl Space Can Make You Sick!

Mold in your crawl space can have devastating consequences on your home—learn how to identify mold growth problems and what you can do about it.

May 4, 2021

How High Humidity Affects Your AC Unit—And What You Can Do About It

High humidity can wreak havoc on your AC unit. Learn how you can monitor your HVAC system to ensure optimal performance using Shipshape air sensors.

April 1, 2021

10 Energy Wasting Habits, and How to Fix Them

Energy waste at home can lead to higher utility bills and worn-out systems needing repair. Learn how to break bad habits for a healthier energy-conscious home.

May 1, 2021

Fix Your Crawl Space Save the Environment

Crawl space weatherization can help fight global warming by reducing carbon emissions more than almost any other single home improvement project. Blog Series: Energy Efficient Homes & Building a Sustainable Economy

April 14, 2021

How Does Your Home’s Air Quality Really Affect You?

Research shows that indoor pollution may be worse than outdoor pollution. Learn how to increase your home’s air quality for better health.

March 2, 2021

Monitor Your Home’s Performance – From Anywhere

Shipshape helps you monitor your home no matter where you are.

January 1, 2021

How Shipshape Relieves the Burden of Home Maintenance

Using smart technology, Shipshape makes home maintenance easier, personalized, and more convenient than ever.

January 15, 2021

How a Huntsville Couple Solved Their Home’s Mold Problem—for Good

A mold problem in your home can lead to expensive repairs. Shipshape monitors your home to avoid issues like this for good.

February 1, 2021

Shipshape Solutions: The Check Engine Light for Your Home

Find out how Shipshape Solutions uses smart technology to help homeowners manage their homes to save energy, time, and money.