Laura Firszt

Laura Firszt

Laura Firszt excels at several roles: writer, editor, marketer, journalist, copywriter, teacher and storyteller.
She has written more than two thousand innovative, engaging articles on diverse subjects such as:
Home improvement, DIY, real estate, travel, learning English as a second language, culture (pop and otherwise), smart consumerism, environmentalism, self-awareness, parenting and relationships.
Laura's work has appeared in in an eclectic range of online and print publications such as:
BuzzFeed, Palm Beach Post (https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/lifestyle/home-garden/2020/10/01/when-you-should-tip-handyman/1070143007/), WDIV-TV (Detroit, MI), Telegram & Gazette, The Hingham Journal, Chronicle Transcript, Herald Citizen, Somerville Journal, The Canton Repository, Providence Journal (https://www.providencejournal.com/story/lifestyle/home-garden/2020/09/03/5-carpentry-projects-that-will-make-your-life-little-better/113822660/), Erie Times-News, Seacoastonline.com (https://www.seacoastonline.com/story/lifestyle/home-garden/2020/09/03/5-carpentry-projects-that-will-make-your-life-little-better/42433915/), Peoria Journal Star, State Journal-Register (https://amp.sj-r.com/amp/1235673007), Rockford Register Star (https://amp.rrstar.com/amp/114304990), The Enterprise (Brockton, MA), Gaston Gazette (https://www.gastongazette.com/story/lifestyle/home-garden/2019/04/04/networx-dry-stone-walling/5536460007/), MetroWest Daily News, Norwich Bulletin, WPTZ-TV (South Burlington, VT), Cape Cod Times, The Standard-Times, Northwest Florida Daily News, Panama City News Herald, The Patriot Ledger, Pocono Record, Foster's Daily Democrat, The Record (Stockton), Mail Tribune, The Times-News, Victorville Daily Press, The Taunton Daily Gazette, Holland Sentinel, Jacksonville Daily News, The Observer-Dispatch, Courier Tribune, Daily Messenger, Milford Daily News, Shelby Star, Daily Comet, News Chief, The Independent (Massillon, OH), The Progress-Index, ThisWeek Community Newspapers, Times Reporter, Fairfax County Times, Hannibal Courier-Post, New Bern Sun Journal, The Daily Telegram, The Register-Mail, Corning Leader, Examiner (Independence, MO), Freeport Journal-Standard, Leavenworth Times, The Ardmoreite, The Shawnee News-Star, Ashland Daily Tidings, Dover Post, The Destin Log, The Kansan, The Oak Ridger, The Wellsville Daily Reporter, Waxahachie Daily Light, Waynesboro Record Herald, Ionia Sentinel Standard, Pekin Daily Times, Tri-County Independent, Crookston Daily Times, Lake Sun Leader, Siskiyou Daily News, Stephenville Empire Tribune, Sturgis Journal, The Daily Reporter (Coldwater, MI), The Sault News, The Walton Sun, Washington County News/Holmes County Times-Advertiser, Canton Daily Ledger, Cheboygan Daily Tribune, Daily Review Atlas, Devils Lake Journal, Hillsdale Daily News, Mineral Daily News - Tribune, Mount Shasta Herald, Neosho Daily News, The Chronicle Express, The Star, Times Telegram, Chillicothe Constitution Tribune, Gonzales Weekly Citizen, Kirksville Daily Express, McPherson Sentinel, Moberly Monitor-Index, Pontiac Daily Leader, Santa Rosa Press Gazette, Star Courier, Stuttgart Daily Leader, The Daily Independent (Ridgecrest, CA), The Miami News-Record, The Times (Apalachicola, FL), and Wayne Independent.
Laura's talent and passion is evident in every piece she writes. Laura's work is syndicated through the Gannett media group and appears in Google featured snippets, images, and question boxes.
Laura's focus isn't just creating informative content - it's also making sure the general public can find her content as quickly as possible. In her efforts to achieve this, Laura took a course in SEO marketing/keywords and Google Analytics and helped increase organic traffic to networx.com by 60% from 2018-2020.
What’s Laura's goal? To write content that is informative, engaging, and fun for you, the reader.

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How Do You Winterize Your Sprinkler System?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Sep 16, 2018

Fall is the time to get moving and get your house and its equipment winter-ready. If you live in any part of the United States that experiences freezing winters, preparing your lawn...

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How Do You Remove Black Mold from Your House?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Sep 09, 2018

Eew! Black mold! A mold-infested house not only looks and smells terrible, it may also be a serious threat to your family’s health. Find out how black mold can grow in your...

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What Are the Pros and Cons of Popular Roof Styles?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Sep 04, 2018

The roof is a major design element of your house. But let’s not forget its primary purpose: to protect you and your belongings from rain, wind, and weather in general. Whether...

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How Do You Move a Refrigerator the Right Way?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Aug 27, 2018

If you’re wondering how to move a refrigerator, you’ve probably been picturing a couple of husky humans hauling the fridge out of your house and onto a truck. However, frequent...

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What Should Be in Your Emergency Plumbing Repair Toolkit?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Aug 20, 2018

Funny how it always happens on the weekend or after 10 pm – your plumbing goes haywire. Suddenly that leaky faucet turns into a torrent, or the slow-moving toilet overflows,...

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How Can You Give Your House Exterior a Facelift?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Aug 14, 2018

Is your house looking tired and shabby from the outside? Would you like to spruce it up to sell … or just to make coming home more enjoyable? There are tons of improvements...

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How Do You Remove a Tree Stump Safely?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Aug 08, 2018

So you removed that old or diseased tree from your property. That’s one problem solved ... but now you’re left with a second dilemma: how to remove the tree stump? Check...

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Why Does Your Fireplace Smell in the Summer?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Jul 31, 2018

The other day I visited a young couple who’d recently bought their first home – a fixer-upper with good bones and an affordable price. They were feeling pretty pleased with...

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Whole House Fan vs. Air Conditioning: Which Is Better?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Jul 24, 2018

hole house fans (AKA attic fans) were first used in the US a century ago, but fell out of favor as air conditioning became common. Now homeowners are taking a second look at this method...

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How Do You Choose the Right Bed?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Jul 18, 2018

What’s the most important piece of furniture you’ll ever buy? IMHO, your bed heads the list. That’s where you spend approximately one-third of your time ... and...