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 Compare Driveway Material Options?

Posted by Laura Firszt | May 09, 2018

The four most popular driveway materials today are concrete, asphalt, gravel, and pavers. How do you decide on the best one for your home? Sizing them all up may seem as baffling as...

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How Should You Maintain and Upgrade Your Air Conditioning?

Posted by Laura Firszt | May 02, 2018

Hot, sunny weather is just around the corner. That means it’s time to get your air conditioner in shape. Here’s how to get the best out of your A/C this summer, with practical...

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What Are the Steps and Benefits of Overseeding Your Lawn?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Apr 25, 2018

Overseeding is the type of home improvement hack we love. This process simplifies an often difficult and frustrating chore – growing a lush green lawn – and makes it both...

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How Do You Install a Home Water Filter?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Apr 25, 2018

Tap water contamination is a serious issue, even in countries like the U.S. and Canada. If you are concerned about heavy metals, chemical compounds or bacteria in your tap water,...

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How Do You Sand a Deck Properly?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Apr 18, 2018

Spring has sprung and with it, a whole new lineup of household chores. Even if you dread the infamous “honey-do” list, there’s a sweet side to it, though. Home maintenance...

What Should You Know About Pruning Shrubs and Trees?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Apr 18, 2018

Pruning shrubs and trees is an important part of maintaining your landscaping. Pruning can help to thin a dense canopy of leaves to allow more sunlight to other plants. It can also...

How Can You Renew Your Roof at a Reasonable Price?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Apr 09, 2018

What’s the home improvement work you dread most? Anything to do with roofing is probably right up there at the top of the list. Almost all homeowners see roof replacement as...

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What Are 12 DIY Interior Design Tips?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Apr 04, 2018

For some folks, it’s a dream … a house where “move-in-ready” means just that: everything is perfect and the new homeowners don’t have to lift a finger...

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How Do You Tighten a Toilet Securely?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Mar 25, 2018

It’s uncomfortable, it’s embarrassing, and you’d really better fix it sooner rather than later. We’re talking about a loose, wobbly toilet. Fortunately, this...

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Can You Paint Vinyl Windows?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Mar 19, 2018

“Can you paint vinyl windows?” You may be asking this if you just had new energy-efficient vinyl windows installed … but they need a special finishing touch. Or maybe...