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.

Montgomery County Planning Commisson/flickr

What Are the Benefits of Swale Landscaping?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Sep 05, 2017

Does your property have excessive runoff from rainwater or melting snow? All that liquid can not only make your yard a soupy mess, it can even threaten the structural stability of...

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Why and How Should You Remove Bamboo?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Aug 31, 2017

Live bamboo is popular as an inexpensive, natural privacy fencing material which is about as green as you can get. Although it’s a type of grass, bamboo is actually stronger...

By Bosyantek (Own work) [CC BY-SA 3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0)], via Wikimedia Commons

How Do You Solve Wasp Nest and Sting Problems?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Aug 29, 2017

Have you ever been stung by a wasp? Believe me, it’s an unforgettably painful experience. That’s why the sight of wasps and their nests strike fear into the heart of even...

Your Best Digs/via flickr

What Should You Do if an Electrical Outlet Isn't Working?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Aug 27, 2017

One of life’s little annoyances is when you find an electrical outlet not working. But bothersome as it may seem, a non-functioning electrical outlet is actually fairly simple...

What Kitchen Remodel Myths Should You Stop Believing?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Aug 24, 2017

Photo Courtesy of Lisa Wetherell of Lighting House My nice next-door neighbor and I had our first disagreement last night. The subject: “Kitchen Remodel: To Do or Not to Do?”...

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Are Gutter Guards Worth the Cost for Simplifying Cleaning?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Aug 22, 2017

One of the least popular homeowner “honey-do” tasks -- right up there with toilet scrubbing or cat litter emptying -- is (yuck!) gutter cleaning. You could install gutter...

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What Roof Maintenance Tips Are Best for Late Summer?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Aug 22, 2017

The last lingering weeks of warm temperatures are the perfect time for swimming, picnics … and taking care of your roof. Huh? Yes, along with say-goodbye-to-summer fun, this...

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How Can You Maximize Bathroom Storage Space?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Aug 17, 2017

Whether they’re small or supersized, all bathrooms tend to have one thing in common – a shortage of storage. Maybe the problem is all those things we want close at hand...

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Is Home Improvement More Affordable Than You Think? Here Are 3 Examples

Posted by Laura Firszt | Aug 14, 2017

Would you love to upgrade or repair your home? Is there a home improvement project you’ve had simmering on the back burner for ages … but never got around to because you...

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What Facts and Figures Matter Most in a Bathroom Remodel?

Posted by Laura Firszt | Aug 14, 2017

Done well, a bathroom remodel fulfills two important goals: 1. Your new bathroom is much more functional and simplifies your morning routine. 2. It looks amazing. How to achieve this?...