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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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Preparing to Respond

Preparing to Respond: Educating and Equipping Restorers for Catastrophe Loss Response

Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
January 28, 2019

When Restoration & Remediation was created more than a decade ago, the purpose was pretty obvious: education for property loss contractors. Today, the brand has grown from a solely print magazine into a wide-ranging print and digital brand with nearly 20,000 monthly subscribers and a large online presence through our website, eBlasts, and social media pages.


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Are Hydroxyl Generators Safe for Odor Removal?

Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
January 9, 2019
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Some clearer answers all in one place to help you make the most informed decision possible.
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The 40,000 Bed Bug Infestation

Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
January 7, 2019
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The State of Ohio is consistently  among the states with the most bed bug problems. In 2018, Cleveland and Cincinnati were the top two worst cities for bed bugs, based on service requests to pest control company Terminix. A nationwide 2015 study by PestWorld.org found that almost 100 percent of pest control companies had treated bed bugs within the past year; which was up from 10 and 15 years prior.


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R&R's Most Popular Articles and Videos of 2018

Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
December 28, 2018
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Industry hot topics translate into most popular articles and videos in R&R, including Xactimate, O&P, 3-day drying, containment, odor removal, fire damage restoration, mold remediation, and MUCH more!


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Large Loss Restoration Equipment: Rent vs. Buy

Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
December 4, 2018
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Renting equipment is often a great way to begin to scale your business, without making a large capital investment up front.
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Ask the Expert: Smoke Odor Removal Tips Using Hydroxyl Generators

Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
Tom McArdle
November 20, 2018
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This Ask the Expert video was done in the wake of the 2018 California wildfires, but the tips remain true for any odor removal job. The key ingredient to handling wildfire smoke odor and damage jobs is being proactive.
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Renting Equipment for Wildfire Damage Restoration and Odor Removal

Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
November 19, 2018
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So far, the Camp Fire in California has torched an area the size of Chicago.
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Avoiding Burnout

Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
November 14, 2018
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I’ve had the privilege of getting to know the restoration industry from a few different angles over the last year, wearing a few different hats. Each hat has given me some fresh perspective and understanding of the daily life of you all, restorers.


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Case Study

Tackling Fire Damage & Odor Removal at Massive Indoor Sports Facility

Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
October 30, 2018
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Overcoming obstacles to restore a sports complex after a chemical fire.
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What's That SMELL?! Blog Sponsored by Odorox

5 Popular Odor Removal Techniques

Michelle Blevins
Michelle Blevins
October 11, 2018
Understanding some of the most popular and widely-used odor removal options.
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