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Michelle Blevins

Michelle Blevins

Michelle Blevins is the former Editor-in-Chief of Restoration & Remediation. From April 2015 through July 2021, Michelle oversaw all of the editorial content and focused on multimedia efforts for the brand.

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Effects of Modern Building Techniques on Water Damage Restoration

Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
August 4, 2021
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Think of a life-sized LEGO project. Now, imagine all the tiny crevices between LEGO bricks. This is the future of construction, which will present structural drying challenges for restorers.
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State of the Restoration Industry in 2021

State of the Restoration Industry in 2021

The Impact of COVID-19, Today’s TPA Landscape, Restoration Challenges and More
Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
August 2, 2021
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While this article is just a snapshot of the data captured in R&R’s 2021 State of the Industry study, the trends largely continue to be the same. In addition to biggest challenges, third party administrators, spending habits and future predictions, this year we explore the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on restoration companies.
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Women in Restoration

2021 Women in Restoration Award

Compassionate, Competent, Courageous Leadership
Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
June 29, 2021
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Martin Luther King, Jr. once said, “Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve. You don’t have to have a college degree to serve. 


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When Someone Dies Alone
Case Study

When Someone Dies Alone

A forensic restoration case study documented on camera.
Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
June 8, 2021
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In the middle of the COVID-19 pandemic, a man passed away in his Oklahoma home, alone. His body wasn’t found until about two weeks later.
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Why Don’t You Respond to Emails?

Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
June 1, 2021

Over the last few years, my passion for email etiquette seems to have ramped up a notch, or five. 


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The Paul Davis Team
Case Study

Working with Community Associations during a Pandemic

Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
May 3, 2021
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Last year, Paul Davis of Greater St. Paul and Minneapolis worked on a major fire damage restoration project for a senior living (age 55+) condominium association community. In addition to the regular challenges of a large loss fire job – from mitigation through reconstruction - the project presented additional difficulties posed by COVID-19, as the residents were considered high risk.


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AGA Update | May 2021

Assignment of Benefits + Pricing Position Paper

Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
May 1, 2021
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In addition to a recently released position paper, there is a lot of work being done on the hot topic of Assignment of Benefits, and unique training opportunities available through the new AGA Academy. 
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Blood, Guts, Brains and Remains

Finding success in offering niche remediation services, like trauma scene cleanup.
Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
April 28, 2021
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In my heart, I am a storyteller. Real joy, for me, comes from sharing about others – their stories, successes, lessons learned, and everything in between. One of my very favorite parts of being editor of R&R over the last six years has been meeting contractors – some big, some small, some offering niche services, others being full-service contractors. 


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Ask the Expert

FIRST ONSITE: Building a Billion Dollar Brand

Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
Stacy Mazur
March 31, 2021
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FIRST ONSITE U.S. CEO and Founder Stacy Mazur discusses this major partnership, the mergers and acquisition trend in the industry, and future plans for this company as they build quickly toward being a billion dollar brand serving North America.
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Ask the Expert

Niche Clientele + Napoleon's Table

Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
Tim Bauer
March 24, 2021
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Identify your ideal client, and make it happen!
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