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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Why Are Icicles on Your Roof Bad?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Dec 13, 2017

Icicles on the roof were a highlight of my childhood winters. The neighborhood kids thought they were fantastic for both impromptu swordfights and a refreshing snack. But when you...

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What Are Some Practical Home Improvement Gift Ideas?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Dec 07, 2017

Okay. It’s time to buy a present for your better half – which should be fun, right? Except it’s not. Shopping for a sweetheart tends to be a daunting task …...

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What Should You Know About the Common Cold and Home Health?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Nov 29, 2017

Drifting snowflakes, hot chocolate by the fireside, holiday season … winter can be tons of fun. Unless, of course, you catch a cold. Then it’s sniffling, sneezing, sore...

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What Are the Best DIY Gift Ideas to Save Your Friends and Family Money?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Nov 22, 2017

If you’re looking for DIY gift ideas this season, you’ll find a lot of talk about saving money. The trouble is that most people seem to get it slightly wrong. They're talking...

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ERV vs HRV: Which Ventilation System Is Best?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Nov 15, 2017

As the days go from cool to cold and the last leaves fall from the trees, it’s time to admit it. Yes, winter is coming. It’s not even the snow and ice that most of us mind...

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Why Is Your Smoke Detector Beeping and How Can You Fix It?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Nov 06, 2017

Why is your smoke alarm beeping and chirping up a storm? There’s no fire in your house, thank goodness … not even the teeniest wisp of smoke. But still you keep hearing...

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How Do You Remove and Prevent Pink Mold in the Bathroom?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Nov 05, 2017

If you have pink stains in your shower and pinkish sludge on your shower curtain, then you’re probably looking at a case of pink mold. What is this common bathroom infestation...

Should You Add an Entrance Foyer to Your Home?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Oct 31, 2017

“I love my home but … my front door opens right into the living room.” No doubt about it, this is definitely an awkward floor plan. You may have tried ignoring...

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What Are the Scariest Home Improvement Mistakes?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Oct 25, 2017

Home improvement. It’s become an American obsession, judging by the popularity of home improvement-themed TV shows like “This Old House,” “Fixer Upper”,...

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How Do You Winterize Your Home and Stay Healthy?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Oct 23, 2017

Weather forecasts for the upcoming winter seem to change daily. “Record-breaking temperatures,” "chilly temps and snow,” “storm warning,” “el Nino,”...