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Articles by Michelle Blevins

disasters everywhere

Disasters Happen Everywhere

Scaling your restoration company to respond to localized catastrophes.
Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
June 1, 2019
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Disasters happen everywhere, and can send any restoration company into high gear. While it’s obviously impossible (and unnecessary) for every company to have a CAT team, it is helpful to know how to scale up your restoration company in case there is a sudden influx in business.
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What's a Degree Worth?

Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
May 2, 2019

I want to tell you about my father-in-law. In 1988, he started his business in his garage with his best friend shortly after high school. He sold that plastics injection molding company several weeks ago, for what I would guess is a handsome sum, and is now just two years from retirement after slowly phasing out of the company.


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Turbulent Weather and Prepping for Disaster

Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
April 8, 2019

It’s been a busy weather start to 2019 for restorers across the U.S. In the Northwest, there was the deep freeze; the Midwest has been experiencing record-breaking and deadly flooding and before that some major snow and ice storms; some of the Central States – and Georgia – have seen deadly tornadoes. And that was all just through the month of March.


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drone of damage
Special Section

Prepping for Disaster: The Age of the Drone

Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
April 4, 2019
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It goes without question the use of drones – both in business and for recreation – has truly taken off over the last few years. Now equipped with technology like cameras, thermal imaging capabilities, and even computers, drones are being used in industries across the board.


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Finding Focus

Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
March 6, 2019

If you are like me, some mornings you arrive in the office with the best of intentions to get things done, and before you know it, half the day is gone and you’ve spent a whole lot of time doing a whole lot of things that aren’t on your to-do list. 


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hydroxyl or ozone

Odor Removal: Hydroxyl or Ozone?

Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
February 22, 2019
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Amid safety concerns about ozone, hydroxyl generators seem to have become the preferred odor removal tool for many restorers.
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rest rndup 022119

Restoration Roundup: Silica Rules, Fentanyl PPE, Mold Assessments, & More | 2.21.19

The latest headlines affecting the restoration industry.
Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
February 21, 2019
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The Restoration Roundup is a regular feature to help keep you abreast of headlines and news affected the restoration and remediation industry.
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WIR 2019

Women in Restoration 2019: Call for Nominations (with VIDEO!)

The deadline for entries and nominations is Friday, Feb. 22.
Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
February 18, 2019
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With 130 total nominations in the last three years, who will be named the 2019 Women in Restoration winner?
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Six-figure large loss

Established Relationship Yields Six-Figure Large Loss

Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
February 13, 2019
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This Q&A between R&R Editor-in-Chief Michelle Blevins and ARS Restoration Specialists Branch Manager Kori Medeiros details the importance of establishing key relationships and emergency response plans with local businesses, and being ready to get to work at any hour.


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winter safety

3 Winter Safety Tips for Restoration Contractors

Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
January 31, 2019
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The polar vortex means an influx of calls, and the extra need for caution in extreme temperatures.
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