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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What Should You Know About Hail Damage and Homeowners Insurance?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Mar 14, 2018

A hailstorm is quite a sight to behold. Spheres of ice suddenly start falling from the sky – no matter what the season or what the temperature may be outdoors. Although a hailstorm...

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How Do You Match Paint Colors Correctly?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Mar 06, 2018

If you’re about to paint your walls, you know how hard it can be to find the perfect color. And it’s even harder should you be trying to match a particular shade. “Good...

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What Causes a Leaking Window and How Do You Repair It?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Feb 21, 2018

When’s the best time to spot a leaking window? In the middle of a rainstorm, of course. When’s the worst time to fix a leaking window? Ditto. Don’t panic, though....

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What Are the Pros and Cons of Homeowners Associations?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Feb 14, 2018

Homeowners associations can be a controversial topic … it seems their members either love ‘em or hate ‘em, depending on who you ask. But are these mini-governments...

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What's the Best Way to Clean a Bathtub?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Feb 12, 2018

The definition of bliss: a luxurious soak in a hot, bubbly bath. The definition of misery: cleaning the dirty, grimy bathtub that results. Who else hates cleaning the tub? Just about...

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What Are the Types of Doors and Their Materials and Styles?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Jan 31, 2018

Doors play an often underappreciated role in the home, whether they connect its interior to the great outdoors or simply lead from one room to another. Properly chosen, though, doors...

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What Should You Do if Your Washing Machine Doesn't Spin?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Jan 24, 2018

Unlike other types of housework, I actually enjoy doing laundry … most of the time. Putting dirty clothes in the washing machine, pressing a button or two, and taking them...

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How Do Freeze-Thaw Cycles Damage Homes?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Jan 17, 2018

What are freeze thaw cycles? Although the northern United States is famous -- or infamous -- for extreme cold in winter, the weather is not uniformly frigid from December to April....

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What Are the Pros and Cons of Concrete Countertops?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Jan 09, 2018

Are you considering concrete countertop installation? Concrete countertops are super trendy right now for their industrial good looks. They’re also strong, and affordable compared...

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What Are 15 Tips for Hosting Holiday Gatherings?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Dec 20, 2017

It’s snowing! The first real snowfall of the season started this morning where I live … setting the spirit to discuss holiday entertaining. Funny, Google "holiday en...