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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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Photos courtesy of ServiceMaster of Northeast Louisiana

Case Study: A Sticky Situation

Michelle Blevins

January 2, 2020

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Let’s paint the scene for this case study. Imagine a disgruntled former employee plotting revenge against their former employer. Their decision? Dump three containers of glue throughout a warehouse.

Michelle Blevins

November 7, 2019

As I’m writing this, I’m sitting at the R&R table at Violand’s Business Planning Retreat. If you’ve never attended this event before, it’s unique and inspiring; a great place to share ideas and plan for the future. Inside a large banquet hall, tables are set up for restoration and cleaning companies to work together to create their business plan for the following year.

The State of the Restoration Industry in 2019

A year of increased profits, new technology, and hiring woes.

Michelle Blevins

November 1, 2019

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The numbers are pointing to this being a solid year for restoration and remodeling contractors. Despite new home construction being a bit sluggish, remodeling and maintenance spending grew as expected thanks largely to storms and continued recovery efforts from hurricanes in 2018.

Michelle Blevins

October 9, 2019

Nine months down, two and half to go. Just like that, 2019 is almost over. So I’m curious how you’re spending the last 90 days (really, less than that by the time you read this issue) of the year?

Braving the Storm: Safety Tips for Contractors after a Hurricane

Michelle Blevins

September 23, 2019

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The first thought may be to tackle this hands on, but contractors should follow the proper protocol to ensure their safety.

Editorial Comment: I WANT to Work There

Michelle Blevins

September 9, 2019

Visiting restoration companies is one of my very favorite parts of my job. Every one I’ve visited has been unique in its own way, and has practices in place that really help brand the company.

Michelle Blevins

August 12, 2019

Guys, I’m really excited about this issue – and it’s truly thanks to some amazing contributors and industry experts who were willing to take the time to craft some solid, educational articles.

Editor's Note

When Lead Gen Goes Wrong

Michelle Blevins

July 11, 2019

In early June, I saw a sponsored post on Facebook about a local photographer doing a contest to give away free portraits to one lucky winner.

The Difference between Structure Fire Smoke and Wildfire Smoke

Protecting your team from harmful VOCs released during fires.

Michelle Blevins

July 2, 2019

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Restoration contractors aren’t usually faced with the immediate, thick smoke, but dangers still remain after the fire is out – whether it’s dealing with structural damage from a large house fire, or smoke odor removal following a wildfire.

Recognizing Women in Restoration 2019: Dedication to Education

Michelle Blevins

June 6, 2019

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Since its inception in 2016, nearly 200 women have been nominated for R&R’s Women in Restoration award. Each year the field seems to become broader and more competitive, with nominations becoming more in-depth and elaborate! This year’s nominees included owners, VPs, project managers, technicians, operations managers, marketing and sales, and more.

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